Drama Terms

A story that is meant to be acted out in front of an audience. It is usually performed on a stage.

• drama/play

• poem

• genre

• narrative

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is an Act of a play?

• It's the script of a play.

• Small sections of a play, usually within multiple scenes.

• A major section of a play, usually made up of several scenes.

• It is the part of the play that tells the audience the setting.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

The author of a play is called what?

• playwright

• author

• novelist

• poet

The main character in a play or story is called what?

• antagonist

• protagonist

• foil

• actor

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

A character in conflict with the main character is called what?

• foil

• protagonist

• antagonist

• tragic hero

What is a comedy?

• An extended speech by one character to the audience.

• The written text of a play.

• A play that ends with the death of a main character.

• A humorous play that has a light tone and a happy ending.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

A long speech given by one character.

• synopsis

• dialogue

• narrator

• monologue

Tags

CCSS.SL.4.4

CCSS.W.4.3B

A brief monologue for the audience that is unheard by other characters on the stage.

• aside

• soliloguy

• monologue

• dialogue

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

Descriptions or directions in a script that tell HOW the play is performed. Often tells the characters where to stand and what to do. What is this called?

• instructions

• orders

• stage directions

• stage instructions

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.7

The written text of a play is called what?

• script

• poem

• novel

• narrative

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5