Elements of Drama
The performers in a drama
Cast of Characters
The turning point in the plot when the conflict is at its highest
Climax
A common phrase that has a different meaning than the meaning of its individual words
Speech given by one actor
Monologue
Storm clouds give an air of sadness. This is an example of...
Mood
The lines spoken by the characters
Dialogue
How the conflict is or is not resolved
Resolution
The central message the author wants to convey to readers.
Theme
A speech in which a character reveals his or her thoughts and feelings to the audience but not to the other characters.
Soliloquy
"I'm sad" said Brigid.
This is an example of...
Dialogue
The directions telling characters how to speak or act; the directions telling how sound, lighting, and props are used.
Stage directions
The part of the plot that leads to the resolution
Falling Action
The atmosphere of the drama
Mood
When a character says the opposite of what he or she really means. May show sarcasm or humor.
Verbal Irony
"Slow and steady wins the race" is an example of what?
Adage or proverb
The main divisions of a drama
Act
Includes the plot events that lead to climax
Rising Action
An old saying that expresses an accepted truth about life.
Adage or Proverb
Created when the audience knows more than one or more than the characters do
Dramatic Irony
"A picture is worth 1,000 words," is an example of...
Idiom
The smaller divisions of a drama
Scene
Introduces the characters, setting, and conflict
Exposition
Antiquated language
A comment made to the audience that is not heard by the other characters
Antiquated Language