Drama Terms Flashcards
Scene
Small units of an act
-like chapters of the book
Act
Large units of a play
-like parts of a book
Playwright
Author of a play
Script
The text of a play that shows 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
Chorus
A group of performers who comment on the action
Monologue
A long uninterrupted speech spoken by a character to other characters
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 to the audience
