Elements of Drama
More Elements of Drama
Find the DRAMA
Context Clues
Plot Diagram
100
The people or animals that are part of the play. They speak or act out parts.
What is a CAST OF CHARACTERS or ACTOR?
100
The tools used to bring the play or drama to life.
What are PROPS?
100
What is D?
100
What is B?
100
This part of the plot diagram gives you background information, setting, and begins the story.
What is EXPOSITION?
200
The written instructions telling the actors what to do.
What is STAGE DIRECTIONS?
200
The person who wrote the play or author of the play.
What is a PLAYWRIGHT?
200
What is B?
200
What is A?
200
This part of the plot diagram is the most exciting and also the turning point of the story.
What is CLIMAX?
300
The words said by the characters or actors.
What is DIALOGUE?
300
The person that gives the audience information about what is happening in the play.
What is a NARRATOR?
300
What is B?
300
What is B?
300
The part of the story where the problem is solved.
What is RESOLUTION?
400
The action that takes place in a single SETTING.
What is a SCENE?
400
The text of the play, including the dialogue and stage directions of the play.
What is a SCRIPT?
400
What is D?
400
What is C?
400
This part of the plot diagram where the problem is developed and the events build suspense.
What is RISING ACTION.
500
A "chapter" in a play that may contain more than one SCENE.
What is an ACT?
500
Where a play or drama is usually performed.
What is STAGE OR THEATRE?
500
What is A?
500
What is B?
500
This part of the story is after the climax and leads to the resolution.
What is FALLING ACTION?