Elements of Drama Crossword Puzzle

1. The visual treats of a production, including costumes, sets, and special lighting.
3. The movable objects handled by actors on stage to make the scene feel more realistic.
4. DIRECTIONS The written instructions in a script that tell actors where to move and how to behave.
5. The most intense, nail-biting turning point of the play where the main problem reaches its peak.
7. The core struggle or problem that drives the action forward and creates tension.
9. An extended speech delivered by a single character to express their inner thoughts aloud.
10. The spoken conversations between characters that reveal their personalities.
11. A serious play that typically ends in disaster, downfall, or sorrow for the main characters.
13. A brief comment made by a character directly to the audience that the other characters pretend not to hear.

2. The central character we root for as they navigate the story's challenges.
4. The specific physical location and time period where the play takes place.
5. A lighthearted performance designed to make the audience laugh, usually ending happily.
6. The sequence of interconnected events that make up the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
8. The underlying universal message or lesson the playwright wants the audience to take away.
12. The primary rival or force standing in the way of the main character's goals.