Elements of Drama Vocabulary

Introduction of the characters and setting, and presents any necessary background.

• Plot

• Act

• Exposition

• Stage Directions

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Character and plot are developed through dialogue and action.

• Scenes

• Main Characters

• Narrator

• Drama

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

The central conflict is developed and dramatic tension builds.

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Act

• Foil

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Two or more scenes may be grouped into these.

• Dialogue

• Act

• Climax

• Props

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Moment of highest tension.

• Rising Action

• Scenery

• Script

• Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Sequence of related events that happen in a play.

• Stage Directions

• Scenery

• Plot

• Scenes

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Drama is written in this form; stage directions and dialogue between the characters are included.

• Props

• Script

• Falling Action-(Denouement)

• Dialogue

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Listed in the cast of characters at the beginning of the play with a short description.

• Narrator

• Exposition

• Main Characters

• Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Sets the scene for the drama and may comment on what happens.

• Narrator

• Foil

• Rising Action

• Scenery

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

Characters who provide a sharp contrast to the qualities of the main character.

• Dialogue

• Props

• Foil

• Main Characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3