Drama Review

2. The people or animals in the story
4. The major division in a play; can be divided into scenes
6. The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text
7. The invisible division between the characters and the audience
9. When the audience knows something that the characters do not
11. A screenplay is a type of script specifically written for movies or TV shows that includes details about camera angles, lighting, and other technical elements
12. The emotional feeling or atmosphere of the story experienced by the reader
15. The sequence of events that make up the story
16. A parallel or smaller plot that coexists with the main action of the play
17. A subdivision of an act – one event or conversation
19. The time, place, and environment where the story takes place
22. Information about where characters are on stage and how they move

1. Diction refers to the choice and use of words in speaking or writing. It can include things like vocabulary, tone, and pronunciation.
3. The struggle between opposing forces
5. When someone says the opposite of what they actually mean, often to be sarcastic or humorous.
8. A long speech delivered by one character
10. Written text that tells actors what to say and do in a play, movie, or TV show.
13. The spoken words between characters
14. The arrogant pride in a character that will ultimately lead to his/her downfall
18. A soliloquy is when a character speaks their thoughts out loud, usually alone on stage, as if talking to themselves. It can give the audience insight into the character's inner feelings and motivations.
20. The underlying message or idea of the story
21. A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary