The main character of a story, often fighting for what is right.
Who is PROTAGONIST.
100
A conversation between two or more characters on stage.
What is CONVENTIONAL DIALOGUE.
100
A play with serious themes where the central character struggles to overcome overpowering obstacles and is eventually overcome by them, resulting in death.
What is a TRAGEDY.
100
A Greek scientist and philosopher who was important for playwriting.
Who is ARISTOTLE.
200
The most important part of a play. Plays are led by this.
What is DIALOGUE.
200
A character whom the main character trusts.
Who is a CONFIDANTE.
200
Lengthy speech that one character addresses out loud to either audience or other characters on stage.
What is a MONOLOGUE.
200
A play with serious themes where the central character in overcoming obstacles does not die at the end of the play.
What is a DRAMA.
200
Meaning "to do" or "to act."
What is DRAMA.
300
Central idea of play that emerges from dramatic action.
What is THEME.
300
An animal might be this.
What is a NON-HUMAN CHARACTER.
300
Short speeches made to either one's self or another character on stage, but out of the range of all other characters on stage.
What is an ASIDE.
300
A humorous play with light or serious themes whose central character succeeds in overcoming all obstacles.
What is a COMEDY.
300
Often several short, fragmented scenes with a lot of action. Told from the perspectives of many different characters.
What is an EPISODIC PLOT.
400
"The arrangement of events or the selection and order of scenes in a play.”
What is PLOT.
400
The anti-side of the struggle.
Who is ANTAGONIST.
400
Written instructions for performing a play as well as setting descriptions.
What are STAGE DIRECTIONS.
400
Serious or humorous play in which unreal characters with human traits overcome obstacles in a land of make-believe.
What is a FANTASY
400
These are examples of visual elements used in plays. (3 answers needed)
What are:
1. Costumes
2. Lights
3. Scenery
4. Movement
5. Gestures
500
Visual effects in a play.
What are SPECTACLES.
500
Often helps to set up a scene or provides a background story.
Who is NARRATOR or CHORUS.
500
Long speech that reveals a character's true thoughts or feelings while alone on stage and only heard by the audience.
What is a SOLILOQUY.
500
A play with one basic idea or theme explored as fully as possible within a short time span. Only has one setting a few characters.
What is a ONE-ACT PLAY.
500
Dialogue must be able to do this in a play. (3 answers needed)
What is:
1. Reveal characters.
2. Reveal themes.
3. Move the plot along.
4. Establish mood/tone.
5. Describe characters.