Drama Terms

Front

What is an antagonist?

Back

A character in conflict with the main character.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The main character in a play or story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What does setting mean in a play?

Back

When and where the play takes place.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is a scene?

Back

All of the action that occurs in a certain time or place.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is mood in a play?

Back

The feeling of the play, often created by the music, setting, and lighting.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is a script?

Back

The written text of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.7

Front

What are props?

Back

Objects used on stage by actors to enhance the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is a drama?

Back

A type of play that tells a story through dialogue and action.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is a foil character?

Back

A character that contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist.

Front

What is dialogue?

Back

The spoken conversation between characters in a play.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C