Give directions to the actors on how to act on stage. They are usually placed in parentheses and/or in italics.

The author of the play.

A long speech delivered by a character who is alone onstage (typically reveals the private thoughts of a character).

The words that are spoken by the actors.

A long speech by one single character to other characters.

The person that tells the story.

A part of an act.

An appendix (usually a concluding address) to a play.

A part of a play.

An introductory scene (usually where a narrator summarizes the main action or setting of the scene.

Small movable objects that the actors use to make the play seem real.

A lighter drama which is amusing and ends well.

In general, tragedy involves the ruin of the leading characters (something depressing or disastrous happens).