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This is where the action of a play takes place. It usually has three walls and an invisible "fourth wall"
What is a stage?
100
The central message or idea of a drama
What is theme?
100

A struggle that a character has. This can be either internal or external

What is conflict?

100

This is the person who sets the scene for a play and comments on the action

What is the narrator?

100

The background to a play. 

What is context?

200
This is a story intended to be performed in front of an audience.
What is a drama
200

These are divisions of acts that occur in different settings. Often signaled by the entrance or exit of a character or change in setting or focus of the action.

What are scenes?

200
This is a major division within a play in which two or more scenes are grouped together
What is an act?
200
This is a list of all the characters in a play. They usually are listed according to appearance
What is the cast?
200
The technique for creating believable characters
What is characterization?
300
This is the abbreviation of the word "property" and is any object that is used in a play to enhance the setting
What are props?
300
He or she is the author of a play
What is a playwright?
300

A word or phrase that does not have its normal everyday, literal meaning. It is used by the writer for the sake of comparison or dramatic effect.  

What is figurative language?

300
A dramatic work that presents the downfall of a character due to bad judgement and leads to a disastrous conclusion usually death
What is a tragedy?
300
These are instructions for the actors, the director, and the stage crew and are normally written in italics
What are stage directions?
400

One character delivers a speech to convey his or her thoughts, although other characters may remain on stage in the scene.

What is a monologue?

400
This is the written form of a play.
What is a script?
400
The words or conversations spoken by characters to each other. Much of what you learn about the characters, setting, and events are revealed in this conversation.
What is dialogue?
400

This is a speech made by one character but delivered when he or she is alone on stage

What is soliloquy?

400

This is designed to make the stage performance visible to the audience, but will impact the way the stage picture is perceived and should reinforce the overall dramatic impact of the production.

What is lighting?

500
This comes from the Greek word "dran" which means "to do" or "to act"
What is drama?
500

When the audience (of a movie, play, etc.) understands something about a character's actions or an event but the characters do not.

What is dramatic irony?

500
A type of dramatic work that is light and humorous and usually has a happy ending
What is a comedy?
500
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?
500
These are clothing and accessories worn by actors to portray the characters and the time period
What are costumes?
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