Drama Terms 1
A person or animal in a drama or other artistic piece
Who is a character
The beginning, middle, and end
What is story organization
A story that is handed down from earlier times, which is often based on fact.
What is legend
The beginning of the play.
What is Exposition
Relating to a character's feelings. (500 point bonus)
What is Empathy
Written dialouge and directions written by a playwright.
What is script
Items used on stage to help actors tell a story
What is props
The act of telling a story.
What is storytelling
Action leading to the climax of the story.
What is Rising Action
The message, or idea, behind the story. (500 point bonus)
What is Theme
Where and when the action takes place.
What is Setting
What is plot
Imitate someone else's speech or actions
What is mimicry
the turning point
What is climax
Use of face, body, and voice to portray a character.
What is Acting.
Spoken conversation used by 2 or more characters.
What is Dialouge
The gestures, facial expressions, and movement used by the actors.
What is nonverbal expressions
Clothing characters wear.
What is Costumes
Events that lead to the end resolution
What is Falling Action
Struggle between opposing forces
What is conflict
When a long speech is made by one person
What is monologue
Telling a story with gestures, body movements, and facial expressions.
What is pantomime
Creates mood and directs attention of the audience.
What is Lighting
The ending of play and conflict was solved.
What is Resolution
An outline of a series of events that might happen
What is a scenario