Drama Terms

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Prologue

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An introductory section of a play, speech, or literary work.

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Stage Directions

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Instructions in the script of a play, indicating movement, position, or tone of an actor, or the sound effects and lighting.

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Script

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The written text of a play, film, or broadcast.

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Comedy

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A genre of play characterized by its humorous or satirical tone and its happy ending.

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Tragedy

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A genre of play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, especially one concerning the downfall of the main character.

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Monologue

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A long speech by one actor in a play or film, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program.

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Soliloquy

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An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.

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Aside

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A remark or passage by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play.

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Foil

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A character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities of the other character.

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Act

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A major section of a play