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This is a list of all the characters in a play. They usually are listed according to appearance
What is the cast?
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This is a long uninterrupted speech that is spoken by a single character which reveals his/her thoughts and feelings
What is a monologue?
*Bonus: New Drama Term*
This is a solitary speech in which the character in a play is speaking to themselves (no one else can hear them)
What is soliloquy?
*Bonus: New Drama Term*
This is where the actor breaks the "fourth wall" and interacts with the audience. The other actors on the stage have no knowledge of this.
aside
This comes from the Greek word "dran" which means "to do" or "to act"
What is drama?
a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.
ex) a scared character about to open a door to see what's on the other side
ex) night time, rain pouring, thunder booming, lightning lighting up the sky
ex) leaving the audience/reader on a cliffhanger
Suspense
The drama element portrayed here: [Wyona is sitting on the couch. She sees Paul and jumps to her feet.] Wyona. [Angrily.] What do you want?
What are stage directions?
*Bonus: New Drama Term*
The technique for creating believable characters
What is characterization?