Elements of Drama

A brief comment made to the audience that is not heard by the other characters

• dialogue

• monologue

• aside

• soliloquy

The part of the plot that leads to the resolution

• rising action

• falling action

• exposition

• climax

The central message the author wants to convey to the audience

• theme

• plot

• setting

• dialogue

A speech which reveals a character's thoughts and feelings, heard only by the audience

• dialogue

• monologue

• dramatic irony

• soliloquy

The directions telling characters how to speak or act; also about sound, lighting, and props

• stage directions

• scene

• dialogue

• plot

The main divisions in a drama

• acts

• scenes

• settings

• stage directions

How the conflict is or is not resolved

• falling action

• climax

• exposition

• resolution

A speech given by one actor, heard by everybody

• dialogue

• monologue

• verbal irony

• soliloquy

The place and time where the action takes place

• cast of characters

• setting

• act

• plot

The performers in a drama

• setting

• cast of characters

• dialogue

• scene