Drama elements
Acts
The units of action like a chapter in a novel
Scenes
•A division of an act into smaller parts
Cast of characters
•A list of characters presented at the beginning of the play
Dialogue
Conversation between two or more characters
Romeo’s last name
Montague
Tragedy
A work of drama in which the character is faced with a misfortune
Radio Play
Written to be performed as radio broadcasts
Stage directions
•Italicized comments that identify what the actors should do
Monologue
•A long speech spoken by one character
Juliet’s last name
Capulet
Set
The term used for the construction of the stage that creates the setting
Actors
The people who perform the play
Playwright
The Author of the play
Setting
Where and when the play takes place
Forbidden
Not allowed
Teleplay
Scripts for TV
Props
•Small movable items that the actors use to make their actions look realistic.
Drama ( definition)
A work of literature designed to be performed in front of an audience
Drama (description)
A word used to describe a play that addresses a serious subject
Masquerade
A party where the guest wear costumes and masks
Screenplay
Scripts written for film
Comedy
A humorous work of drama written to entertain
Plot
The action/events that occur in the play comprise the plot.
Theme
The main message is the central idea or message of the play.
Poison
A toxic substance