Elements of a Drama

Front

What is the message or moral of a drama called?

Back

Theme

Front

What are the people or animals in a play referred to as?

Back

Characters

Front

What is an example of stage directions?

Back

(Jim moves away from the boat.)

Front

Who is the person that writes a drama or play?

Back

Playwright

Front

What is the term for a conversation between two or more characters in a drama?

Back

Dialogue

Front

What are the main components that make up a drama?

Back

Plot, characters, theme, dialogue, and stage directions.

Front

What is the term for the sequence of events in a drama?

Back

Plot

Front

What do we call the setting of a drama?

Back

The time and place in which the drama occurs.

Front

What is the role of a director in a drama?

Back

To oversee the artistic aspects and guide the actors' performances.

Front

What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

Back

The protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.