writing
The conversation between actors on stage.
dialogue
What is movement from point a to b called?
blocking
The degree of loudness or intensity of a voice.
volume
Opposition of persons or forces giving rise to dramatic action.
conflict
Who is the person who oversees the entire process of staging a production?
the director
The way you speak is called___________.
vocal delivery
Conveys the attitude and emotion of the speaker.
tone
The character through whose eyes we see the action of a play.
protagonist
The actions of a play printed in the script by the publisher.
stage directions
What are small bodily movements on the stage?
gestures
The placement and delivery of volume, clarity, and distinctness of voice for communicating to an audience.
projection
A person or a situation that opposes the protagonist’s goals or desires.
antagonist
A long speech by a single character.
monologue
A movement from one side of the stage to another.
cross
The highness or lowness of voice.
pitch
The part of a plot consisting of complications and discoveries that create conflict.
rising action
Information that is implied by a character but not stated by a character in dialogue, including actions and thoughts
subtext
A silent and motionless depiction of a scene created by actors, often from a picture.
tableaux
The clear and precise pronunciation of words.
articulation
Detailed information revealing the facts of a plot.
exposition