Reading Drama or Play Flashcards
any story told in dialogue told by actors. workd include tv shows, live plays and movies.
Drama
as with all literature, drama includes main character, minor characters, round or dynamic characters, flat and round characters, protagonists, antagonists, and foils
characters
conversation between characters
dialogue
a long uninterrupted speech that reveals the speakers thoughts and feelings
monologue
a long uninterrupted speech in which the character is alone in stage
soliloquy
a short speech to the audience that the characters cannot hear
aside
printed in italics or in parentheses, provide information on setting and how the play should be performed
stage directions
what are the types of dialogue
- monologue
- soliloquy
- aside