Elements of Drama

Front

The performers in a drama

Back

cast of characters

Front

The main divisions in a drama

Back

acts

Front

A smaller division within an act of a drama

Back

scene

Front

The place and time where the action takes place

Back

setting

Front

The lines spoken by the characters

Back

dialogue

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

The directions telling characters how to speak or act; also about sound, lighting, and props

Back

stage directions

Front

A series of events unfolding over the course of a drama

Back

plot

Tags

CCSS.W.8.3A

Front

Introduces the characters, setting, and conflict

Back

exposition

Tags

CCSS.W.8.3A

Front

Includes the plot events that lead to the climax

Back

rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

The turning point in the plot when the conflict is at its highest

Back

climax