One Act Play Flashcards
it is a play that has one act, as distinct from plays that occurs several acts
One Act Play
Elements of One Act Play (in order)
Character, Setting, Plot, Dialogue, Stage Direction, Conflict, Theme
it refers to the people or sometimes animals subjected into drama and portrayed by the actors and actresses in the play.
Character
We get to know the characters through their:
through their actions, through their words, through their inner thoughts, through what other characters say and think about them.
main character or hero of the story
protagonist
force that opposes the protagonist or the villain or the story
antagonist
Time or place that occurs the story. Authors often use descriptions of landscape, scenery, buildings, seasons or weather to provide a strong sense of setting.
Setting
the structure of organization of events that make up a fictional story
Plot
beginning of the story that introduces conflict, character, and setting.
exposition
events before the climax; character’s attempt to solve the problem but fails
rising action
the turning point, the point of greatest suspense or action
climax
action and events that occur after the climax
falling action
end of the story where the conflicts or problem are solved.
Resolution or Denouement
5 scenes needed for the Plot? (in order)
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution or Denouement
It is the word spoken by the characters. It should be natural and appropriate for the characters and setting.
Dialogue
