Drama Elements
The main sections of a drama, can be made up of several scenes
Acts
A person or group made to bear the blame for others
Scapegoat
Refusing to give up in spite of obstacles
Persistent
Charlie shoots Van Horn
Climax
What type of conflict: Les Goodman has insomnia and cannot sleep at night.
Person vs. Nature
Smaller sections within an act that take place in one setting. This changes when the setting changes
Scenes
Expecting a positive outcome; hopeful about the future
optimistic
A person whose action or attitudes are considered harmful
Menace
The aliens watch as the neighborhood destroys itself- a simple trick they use against people all over.
Resolution
Who are the suspects Steve is most likely referring to in the following passage?
"Go ahead, what's my wife said? Let's get it all out. Let's pick out every idiosyncrasy of every single man, woman, and child on the street. And then we might as well set up some kind of a kangaroo court. How about a firing squad at dawn, Charlie, so we can get rid of all the suspects? Narrow them down. Make it easier for you."
Neighbors that appear different than others
Directions that tell the actors what to do. Thee words are not meant to be spoken aloud.
Stage Directions
Nervous or confused
flustered
A characteristic or mannerism that is peculiar to an individual
idiosyncrasy
Les Goodman's car starts on its own; events leading to the climax
Rising Action
What is the most seen conflict within MADOMS?
Person vs. Person
The scenery and background used during the play
Set
Boldly resistant; willing to stand up to opposition
defiant
Anything acquired by force, such as a nation or territory
Conquest
On Maple Street, a small town in the US, the people notice a meteor-like object fly over; Settings and characters
Exposition
Why did Rod Serling write this play?
To show people that throwing people in jail or in harms way just because they might be a communist is wrong.
A play meant to be performed on television
Teleplay
To cause to appear guilty
Incriminate
In accordance with established rules; able to be defended with logic
legitimate
The main conflict; Tommy telling the neighbors he has heard of "normal families" actually being aliens. People start suspecting one another.
Inciting Incident
What is a lesson learned or theme from MADOMS?
Fear can cause suspicion and hostility.
Prejudice can lead to dangerous outcomes.
In the face of uncertainty, people turn on each other.
Herd behavior can cause harm.
We humans are our own worst enemies.