Fiction
Time and place of the story
What is setting
A struggle between a character and his feelings, conscience, or fear.
Man vs. Self
A story that is meant to be performed in front of a live audience
What is drama?
What is the person who writes a drama called?
What is playwright?
You can skip reading the stage directions when you read a drama? TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
The events that make up the whole story
What is plot
A struggle between a character and Mother Nature. Ex: Weather, animals, insects, sickness, epidemics
Man vs. Nature
Conversation between characters; advances the plot
What is dialogue?
What are objects needed to perform a drama?
What are props?
What is the best way to get to know the characters in a drama?
Their dialogue
The struggle between opposing forces
What is conflict
A struggle, mental or physical between 2 characters.
Man vs. Man
Words in a script that are usually italicized and enclosed in parenthesis; tell the actors what to do and how to say their lines
What are stage directions?
These are sounds that help you understand the action in a drama.
What are sound effects?
You should analyze the title and make a prediction and connections before reading a drama. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
The most intense, exciting, or important part of the story; A character realizes something
What is climax/turning point
What is Man vs. Society?
A struggle between a character and the laws or beliefs of a group.
What is similar between drama and fiction?
What is drama has characters, conflict, and plot which is similar to fiction.
A person outside of the play that gives information to the audience of what is happening.
Who is the narrator?
What are the notes you type in the notes box to help you remember what you read?
Annotations
The message or lesson of the story
What kind of conflict takes place in the mind or body?
Internal conflict
What are scenes?
What are actors or actresses in a play called?
What is the cast or characters?
Complete the sentence: If a question asks you to make a guess or ____________, you need ______________ to support your answer.
inference, evidence