Elements of Drama
What is drama?
Can be presented as a play
When are the characters and the setting introduced in a play?
The introduction/ denouement
There were flashes in the sky and a big booming sound could be heard from a distance.
What can you infer?
It is storming.
A boy performing in a play is called a ______.
actor
One particular setting in a play is called ____
a scene
The text of a play or a drama is called______.
a script
The person who writes a play is known as
a playwright
The boy sat with his face in his hands as tears streamed down from his face.
What can you infer?
He is crying/sad
A girl performing in a play is called an ______.
actress
The clothes and accessories an actor wears to portray their character.
costume
the talking between characters
dialogue
The main character in the story (good guy)
protagonist
The sun was shining as the sound of waves crashed in the distance. I could sense salt in the air.
What can you infer?
The character is at the beach.
Althea: (pointing to a cot) So you can ride! Any other sports?
(pointing to a cot) is an example of which drama element?
Stage directions
The way an actor moves to portray their character
body movement
written instructions for the actors
stage directions
The character that goes against the main characters (the bad guy)
antagonist
I began to leave for school, but then turned around to grab my coat, hat, and gloves.
What can you infer?
It is cold.
Ugly Duckling: (crying) I was hiding because I am so ugly.
Swan 2: But you're not ugly. You're as beautiful as we are.
Ugly Ducking and Swan 2 are called _____ in a script.
character tags
A way the actor can show what the character is feeling
facial expressions
The person telling what is happening in the play
narrator
Name the 5 parts of a plot (think plot mountain)
introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution/conclusion
What does it mean to make an inference?
make a conclusion based on observation, knowledge, and text evidence
The moral or lesson of the play/story is called the ______.
theme
Items an actor may use to act out a scene, such as a Bruch, broom, table, sofa, etc.
Props