Elements of Drama

Front

What is the term for the action that takes place on the stage?

Back

scene

Front

What do we call the time and place in which a play is set?

Back

setting

Front

What is a written work for the stage that includes a script, characters, scenery, and a stage?

Back

play

Front

What are the specific instructions that actors must follow during a performance?

Back

Stage Directions

Front

What is a large portion of a drama, similar to a chapter in a book?

Back

act

Front

What term describes the main character in a play?

Back

protagonist

Front

What is the term for the character or force that opposes the protagonist?

Back

antagonist

Front

What do we call the emotional atmosphere of a play?

Back

mood

Front

What is the term for the underlying message or main idea of a play?

Back

theme

Front

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

Back

plot