Drama Terms Flashcard

Front

What is a subdivision of an act that changes for a new time or location and ends when characters leave the stage?

Back

Scene

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is an extended speech given by a character that expresses inner thoughts aloud to himself/herself and the audience?

Back

Soliloquy

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What word indicates a tone of happiness in the sentence: 'Bouncing into the room, the little girl lit up the vicinity with a joyous glow on her face as she saw all the presents under the tree'?

Back

Joyous

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

What is the introduction to a play, usually spoken by the chorus?

Back

Prologue

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What tone is indicated in the line: 'We are so sorry. We can't drive in this weather. It looks like we won't be able to attend Thanksgiving dinner this year'?

Back

Apologetic

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

What is a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage?

Back

Play

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What term describes a character's speech directed to the audience that is not heard by other characters?

Back

Aside

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is a long speech by one character in a play, often expressing their thoughts or feelings?

Back

Monologue

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story or play?

Back

Protagonist

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is the term for a character or force in conflict with the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C