The time and place of a play's action. This is usually described in stage directions or at the beginning of each scene. It may be reflected in the scenery and props used.

Written instructions about how actors and actresses should speak their lines or move. They are not intended to be read aloud by the actors.

The conversation between and among characters in a play.

A longer speech by one character. It is is an important, dramatic moment because all attention is focused on a single character.

An introductory speech or poem addressed to an audience at the beginning of a play. It is often spoken by the narrator.

Objects used in plays to create the setting of the play. These may be suggested in the stage directions.

The background screens or hangings used to create places or setting of plays. Ideas for this may be suggested in the stage directions.

The placement and movements of characters on the stage during the play. These may be suggested in the stage directions.

Effect to draw attention to a single actor or a group of actors. This effect may use a color to create the an indoor/outdoor scene or depict a time of day.

These effects are created offstage to duplicate the normal sounds of a play's setting. These effects may be suggested in the stage directions.

Refers to the different sections or parts of the play.

A division within an act of a play. The time or setting or both may change within each division.

A list of characters who are the people or animals that speak and perform the play.