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Elements of Drama
Plot
Point of view
Setting
Extra
100
The performers in a drama.
What is cast of characters
100
How the conflict is or is not resolved.
What is resolution
100
A speech given by one actor.
What is monologue
100
A brief description of the time and place and any other factors that directly affect the characters of the plot.
What is setting
100
Common phrase that has a different meaning than the meaning of its individual words.
What is idiom
200
The directions telling the characters how to speak or act; directions telling how sound, lighting, and props are used.
What is stage directions
200
Introduces the characters, setting, and conflict.
What is exposition
200
Speech in which a character reveals his or her thoughts and feelings to the audience but not to the other characters.
What is soliloquy
200
The atmosphere of the drama.
What is mood
200
A old saying that expresses an accepted truth about life.
What is adage or proverb
300
The main divisions of drama.
What is a act
300
Includes the plot events that lead to the climax.
What is rising action
300
A comment made to the audience that is not heard by the other characters.
What is aside
300
Five friends spending a relaxing weekend in a cabin would create what type of mood?
What is cheerful
300
The central message the author wants to convey to readers.
What is theme
400
The smaller divisions within a act.
What is scene
400
The turning point in the story.
What is climax
400
Is created when the audience knows more than one or more of the characters do.
What is dramatic irony
400
Five friends trapped by a snowstorm in a cabin would create what type of mood?
What is fearful
400
Language that was used in the past.
What is antiquated language
500
The lines spoken by the characters.
What is dialogue
500
The part of plot that leads to the resolution.
What is falling action
500
When a character says the opposite of what he or she really means.
What is verbal irony
500
Two friends arguing about something would create what type of mood?
What is angry
500
Reveals a character's point of view or perspective.
What is dialogue