Elements of Drama

Column 1

100

This is a story intended to be performed in front of an audience.

What is a drama

200

These are the object that are used in a play to enhance the setting

What are props?

300

This is the turning point of the story when the main character's problem begins to be solved or resolved.

What is climax?

400

This is where the action of a play takes place. It usually has three walls and an invisible "fourth wall"

What is a stage?

500

These are the directions that the actors need to follow?

What are stage directions?

Column 2

100

These are divisions of acts that occur in different settings

What are scenes?

200

He or she is the author of a play

What is a playwright?

300

This is the written form of a play.

What is a script?

400

The central message or idea of a drama

What is theme?

500

This is the part of the story's plot where the main problem is solved or worked out

What is resolution?

Column 3

100

This are the main events in the story. 

What is plot?

200

The words or conversations spoken by characters to each other. Much of what you learn about the characters, setting, and events are revealed in this conversation.

What is dialogue?

300

This is where the play takes place.

What is a theater?

400

The drama element portrayed here: [Wyona is sitting on the couch. She sees Paul and jumps to her feet.] Wyona. [Angrily.] What do you want?

What are stage directions?

500

These are clothing and accessories worn by actors to portray the characters and the time period

What are costumes?