Basic Drama Terms

3. the part of the play where the conflict is final and the story comes to a conclusion.
5. the main character around whom the story revolves and is "good"
7. an individual who drives the action and participates in the dialogue.
8. effects non-verbal audio elements used to enhance the atmosphere or realism
11. a speech delivered by a character who is alone on stage, speaking directly to the audience.
12. a major division within a play
13. a brief remark by a character intended to be heard by the audience but not by other characters
16. the use of brightness and color to enhance mood, indicate time of day, or focus attention on certain areas of the stage.
17. the spoken conversation between two or more characters. It drives the plot and reveals character relationships and conflicts.
19. the clothing worn by actors to represent their characters

1. the physical environment including the backdrop, furniture, and props
2. a speech delivered by a character to other characters or the audience.
4. the point of highest tension or drama
6. objects used by actors on stage to enhance the realism facilitate action.
7. the central struggle between opposing forces
9. the precise staging (positioning and movement) of actors to facilitate the performance
10. the central idea or message
14. directions instructions in the script that describe the setting, actions, and movement
15. a character or force that creates conflict
18. a subdivision of an act