Cba Review Flashcards
Scene
Small units of an act
Ex.like chapters of the book
Act
Large units of a play
Ex. Like parts of a book
Playwright
Author of a play
Script
The text of a play that show the words and actions
Stage directions
Notes in the script about how the play is to be performed or staged
Set
The constructions that set the scene for the play
Props
Movable objects the actors use onstage
Tragedy
A work that ends in catastrophe disaster or great misfortune for the main character
Comedy
A play that has a happy ending
Monologue
A long uninterrupted speech spoken by a character to other character
Chorus
A group of performers who comment on the action
Soliloquy
A speech spoken by a character who is alone onstage; feelings are revealed to the audience
Aside
A brief remark where a character expresses private thoughts for the audience, not other characters
