Basic Terms
The written text of a play
Script
A person who performs a role in a play.
Who is an actor?
The spoken words exchanged between characters in a play.
What is dialogue?
A genre of drama that is humorous and often has a happy ending.
What is comedy?
The area where actors perform the play.
What is the stage?
A form of literature written to be performed by actors in front of an audience.
What is drama?
The main character in a play, often facing a central conflict.
Who is the protagonist?
The divisions of a play, with smaller sections within larger ones.
What are acts and scenes?
A genre of drama that deals with serious themes and often ends in disaster for the protagonist.
What is tragedy?
The physical surroundings on the stage where the play takes place.
What is the set?
Instructions in the script that describe the setting, actions, and movements of characters.
What are stage directions?
The character or force that opposes the protagonist.
Who is the antagonist?
The series of events that build tension and lead up to the climax of the play.
What is the rising action?
A genre of drama that focuses on love and relationships.
What is romance?
Objects used by actors on stage to enhance the performance.
What are props?
The central idea or message of a play.
What is the theme?
A character or voice that tells the story to the audience, providing background information or commentary.
Who is the narrator?
The most intense or important moment in the play, where the main conflict reaches its peak.
What is the climax?
A genre of drama that includes magical or supernatural elements.
What is fantasy?
The person responsible for overseeing the performance, guiding the actors, and interpreting the script.
Who is the director?
The place where plays are performed.
What is a theatre?
The author of a play who writes the script.
Who is the playwright?
The part of the play where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.
What is the resolution?
A long speech by one character revealing their thoughts or feelings.
What is a monologue?
Instructions in the script that tell actors how to move, behave, and speak.
What are directions?