Elements of Drama

Front

This information tells the actors what to do

Back

stage directions

Front

These are the lines of text that the characters speak in the play.

Back

dialogue

Front

What happens in the story?

Back

plot

Front

The lesson or message the author is trying to convey

Back

theme

Front

The people and animals that are part of the story.

Back

characters

Front

Where the story takes place.

Back

setting

Front

What is the arrow pointing to? Options: a character, stage directions, the plot, theme

Back

stage directions

Front

The director must make the stage look like the ____________ described in the script.

Back

setting

Front

Detailed information about what has already happened before the play begins.

Back

Description