Term names
Plot
The sequence of events that make up the story
The people or animals in the story
Character
Antagonist
a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary
Objects, colors, or other things that represent something else in the story.
Symbols
The underlying message or idea of the story
Theme
Protagonist
the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
The time, place, and environment where the story takes place
Setting
Dramatic Irony
When the audience knows something that the characters do not
Information about where characters are on stage and how they move
Stage Directions
Mood
The emotional feeling or atmosphere of the story experienced by the reader
Conflict
The struggle between opposing forces
when someone says the opposite of what they actually mean, often to be sarcastic or humorous.
Verbal Irony
Script
A script is a written text that tells actors what to say and do in a play, movie, or TV show
A long speech delivered by one character
Monologue
Dialogue
The spoken words between characters
a type of script specifically written for movies or TV shows that includes details about camera angles, lighting, and other technical elements.
Screenplay
Soliloquy
A soliloquy is when a character speaks their thoughts out loud, usually alone on stage, as if talking to themselves. It can give the audience insight into the character's inner feelings and motivations.