Drama Terms - Romeo & Juliet

1. where the story of Romeo and Juliet take place
5. inclusion of a humorous character, scene, or witty dialogue
6. a work of literature that results in a catastrophe for the main character
8. written work that tells a story through dialogue and performance
10. daughter of Lord and Lady Capulet, falls in love with Romeo
11. where Romeo has been banished after killing Tybalt
12. friend to Romeo and Mercutio, tries to keep the peace
13. spoken conversational exchange between two or more characters
14. speech delivered by a character who is alone on the stage
16. a set of actors that perform in a play
19. a drama that is light, humorous, and satirical in tone - most often ends happily
21. Franciscan monk, trusted friend of Romeo

2. works for the Capulet family, looked after Juliet when she was a baby
3. dialogue between characters and is intended for theatrical performance rather than mere reading
4. friend of Romeo, dies by Tybalt's sword
7. son of Lord and Lady Montague, falls in love with Juliet
9. dramatic speech by a single actor to the other characters on the stage
15. actions happening in one place at one time within the act of a play
17. Lady Capulet's nephew, slain by Romeo
18. clues or hints suggesting events that will occur later in the plot
20. a nobleman, wants to marry Juliet