English what is drama Flashcards
A play is written by?
A playwright
what is drama
Drama is a story performed by actors on a stage in front of a live
audience.
The written play is referred to as a?
script
Drama is divided into acts, which are further subdivided into scenes.
Drama is divided into acts, which are further subdivided into scenes.
The protagonist of a tragedy is called?
a tragic hero.
There are two types of drama
comedy and tragedy.
William Shakespeare introduced the plot to the Elizabethan audience with
a prologue.
During that era, Shakespeare’s plays were performed on
thrust stages.
what is a monologues
monologues were long speeches spoken by a character who is alone on
stage.
To convey characters’ emotions, feelings and desires, Shakespeare used?
soliloquies.
who is responsible for the sets, that were used to create
a realistic setting/ scene
The stage crew
what are Props
small items that the actors make use of on stage.
In the script, the stage directions are?
presented in parenthesis,
The group of actors in a play is referred to as?
the cast.