Defining Drama

A story written to be performed by actors.

• book

• aside

• drama

• scenes

Another term for "drama" is ____. (hint: the answer is 4 letters and starts with a "p")

The ordered sequence of events that makes up the play.

• tragedy

• acts

• dialogue

• plot

A play is often divided into large units called _______.

• plot

• acts

• scenes

• stage directions

Acts in a play are divided into smaller units called _______.

• plot

• acts

• scenes

• stage directions

Notes included in the play to describe the sets, costumes, lighting, scenery, sound effects, and props are called _______.

• plot

• acts

• scenes

• stage directions

The people who participate in the action of the play.

• characters

• soliloquy

• stage directions

• play

The conversation and speeches of the characters.

• history play

• tragic flaw

• scenes

• dialogue

A play that has a happy ending.

• political drama

• tragedy

• comedy

• history play

A play that shows the downfall or death of the main character, or tragic hero.

• political drama

• tragedy

• comedy

• history play