Elements of Drama
The series of events and happenings that make up a story.
The Plot?
A playwright's written instructions about how actors should move and behave (on and off stage)
Stage directions
Any work meant to be performed for an audience.
Drama or Play
The character is someone who has a lot to lose and is generally considered a good person. Usually saves the day!
A script
An issue that occurs throughout the story.
Conflict
Sections in a play in which all of the events occur in. Each has one place at one time.
Scenes
A play that has a happy ending, usually funny and full or jokes.
Comedy
A character weakness that he or she can't change.
Flaws
What are the items used by the actors in dramas called?
Props
The time and place in which a story occurs.
Setting?
A speech in which a character speaks to a silent or absent listener in a moment of deep emotion (the charcters thoughts).
Monologue
A play that sings the scripts and has lots of music.
Musical
The character(s) that are considered the bad guys. Usually out to get the hero.
Antagonist
What is the character called that is NOT in the drama, but gives the audience more information and a "behind the scences" perspectives.
The narrator(s)
A person/people (or an animal) in a literary work
Character(s)?
The way that a person speaks on read their lines.
Tone
The opposite of a comedy. Usually has a sad ending.
Tradegy
The person who supports the hero (main character) and usually has a smaller part in solving the problem.
*Think Robin to Batman
The sidekick
The people who view a drama are called?
The audience
The words characters speak.
Dialogue
When a script says how the character should read something.
Ex. Narrator 1: [angrily] He really did it this time!
Emotional Direction
Plays that represent fictional qualities. Usually have fairy tale attributes.
Fantasy Play
A drama based on an important historical event or figure.
Historical Play
What are three rules for being a member of the audience when viewing a play?
1. Remain Quiet.
2. Give them your attention.
3. Respect the stage/Actors
4. Arrive on time.
5. Stay in your seat.
6. No cellphones or devices