Drama Terms

Larger sections of a drama or play are known as

• acts

• scenes

• stage directions

• props

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

Smaller sections of a drama or play are known as

• acts

• scenes

• stage directions

• props

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

A playwright is known as

• an actor

• the cast

• the author of the drama or play

• the person who directs the drama or play

The best description of dialogue is

• The objects used during the play

• stage directions

• the lines that are read on the script

• instructions for the cast to follow

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3B

A cast list includes

• The objects used during the play

• stage directions

• the lines that are read on the script

• names of actors & actresses

A script is mostly used to

• Design the set for the drama

• provide the cast with lines to say

• give descriptions of the characters in the play

• give the author credit for being a playwright

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

A set is important because

• It is a backdrop for the drama or play

• divides the drama into major sections

• give descriptions of the characters in the play

• It gives stage directions for the cast

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

The best description of stage directions is

• a backdrop for the drama or play

• instructions for the cast to follow

• a major chapter in the play or drama

• lines for the cast to read

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.5