Drama Vocabulary Words

1. A speech in which an actor, usually alone on stage, speaks the inner thoughts of his/her character aloud.
3. The dialogue of a play; the words actors say in performance.
6. of drama Literary elements of drama: includes story line, character, plot structure, conflict, suspense, theme, language, and style.
8. The reason or reasons for a character’s behavior; an incentive or inducement for further action for a character.
11. wall The invisible wall of a set through which the audience sees the action of the play.
12. Any moveable object that appears on stage during a performance
14. A person who writes a play.
15. How an actor uses body, voice, and thought to develop and portray a character.
16. When and where the action of a play takes place.
17. Spoken conversation used by two or more characters to express thoughts, feelings, and actions.
18. The tone or feeling of the play, often influenced by the music, setting, or lighting.
21. Acting without words.
24. One who by strong contrast underscores the distinctive characteristics of another and, sometimes, prevents someone or something from being successful.
25. To give actors their lines as a reminder.
26. The solution, clarification, and/or unraveling of the plot of a play.
28. The words or action at which an actor is expected to deliver a line or perform another action.
29. A practice session in which the director works with cast and crew.

1. A small section or portion of a play.
2. Selection and pronunciation of words
4. expression How an actor uses his or her voice to convey character.
5. To copy or mimic the actions, appearance, mannerisms, or speech of others.
7. The spontaneous use of movement and speech; acting done without a script.
9. The written dialogue, description, and directions provided by the playwright.
10. The path formed by the actor’s movement on stage, usually determined by the director with assistance from the actor and often written down in a script.
13. A long speech made by one actor; may be delivered alone or in the presence of others.
17. The area of the stage closest to the audience.
19. Clothing and accessories worn by actors to portray character and period.
20. elements of drama Include acting, speaking, vocal expression and inflection, diction, and nonverbal expression done by actors on stage.
22. The clarity or distinction of speech.
23. elements of drama Includes scenery, costumes, props, lights, sound, music, makeup.
27. In acting, when two people perform on stage.