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5. – A type of curtain that opens and closes horizontally across the stage.
6. – The portion of the stage that extends past the proscenium arch toward the audience.
7. Action – The events that happen after the climax and lead toward the story’s resolution.
10. – The seating area where the audience sits during a performance.
11. – Objects handled or used by actors during a performance.
13. – A large curtain or wall at the back of the stage used to create backgrounds or lighting effects such as skies.
14. – Scenic steps that allow actors to move between different stage levels.
16. Action – A series of events that build tension and develop the conflict.
17. Incident – The event that starts the main conflict of the story.
18. – The spaces on either side of the stage that are hidden from the audience and used for entrances exits and

1. Areas/Stage Directions – Specific parts of the stage used to describe where actors move and perform such as upstage downstage stage left and stage right.
2. – Large props such as chairs tables or beds that actors can sit on or interact with on stage.
3. Drape – The main front curtain that separates the stage from the audience before and after a performance.
4. – A raised flat surface on stage used to create different elevations.
7. – A lightweight flat piece of scenery used to create walls or backgrounds on stage.
8. – The part of the story that introduces the characters setting and background information.
9. – Tall narrow curtains placed along the sides of the stage to hide backstage areas.
12. Dressing – Decorative items added to a set to make it look realistic but not used by actors.
13. – The most intense or important moment where the main conflict reaches its peak.
15. – The raised area where actors perform for the audience.