1. Elements of a Drama
Vocabulary Notes

2. Drama
A story that is intended to be ___________________ for an audience either on stage or before a ____________
PERFORMED
CAMERA

3. Script
Lines written out for _________________ to speak
CHARACTERS

4. Stage Directions
Often printed in __________, tells actors how to speak and ____________. Also describes the _______________ and the ________________.
ITALIC
MOVE
SCENERY
PROPS

5. Scenery
Items on stage that help create the ___________________________
SETTING

6. ______________
PROPS
Objects used by the actors during the play

7. Scenes
Change whenever the ______________ changes
SETTING

8. Acts
Two or more scenes grouped together

9. Foil
Characters that provide a sharp _______________ to the qualities of the ______________ character.
CONTRAST
MAIN

10. ______________
PROTAGONIST
Central/Main character, involved in main conflict and often changes (dynamic)

11. Antagonist
Character who _______________________ protagonist
OPPOSES

12. Dialogue _______________________ between characters
CONVERSATION
_______________________ between characters
_____________________ are not used, instead characters name is bold with lines printed after
For example:
Scrooge: But where am I to go?
First Spirit: To get a cup of coffee.
QUOTATION MARKS

13. MESSAGE / LESSON / MORAL
Theme
The _____________________ about life taught by the story
MESSAGE / LESSON / MORAL

14. End!