Drama Elements

Front

What is the problem in the story?

Back

Conflict

Front

Who is the bad guy in the story that is usually in conflict with the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the moral or lesson in the story called?

Back

Theme

Front

What do we call a large part of the play, similar to a chapter?

Back

Act

Front

What are the labels before lines of dialogue that show which character is speaking?

Back

Character Tags

Front

What is the main character in a story called?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

What is a short scene in a play that takes place in one location?

Back

Scene

Front

What is the term for the series of events that make up a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What do we call the emotional atmosphere of a story?

Back

Mood