Across
- 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
Down
- 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