Elements of drama

5. downfall of a great hero
6. the major conflicts that characters face that lead up to the climax
8. a type of monologue, the character speaking to himself or herself
11. Main character
13. A person on stage not part of the action
14. an idea in a text that comments on life
18. major sections of a play that contain the main action
19. the tension of conflicts are greatest
21. The writer tells us what a character is like
23. the purpose is to contrast with a main character and highlight trait
24. a type of comedy, relies on outlandish scenario
25. smaller section of an act, or a change in settings between characters through dialogue
26. time period, location, and environment of a play
28. how the director chooses to portray that setting on stage
30. events that wrap up the story
32. trait that makes someone well liked
34. release from feelings of pity and fear
36. only one speaker instead of two, reveals what characters are thinking or feeling

1. complicates the conflict for the protagonist
2. character who opposes actions of the protagonist
3. two or more characters speaking to each other
4. A character's desire of what he/she wants and why he/she cant get
7. simple or common person with endearing trait
9. author builds the character through actions thoughts, etc
10. all of the items and costumes used in a play
12. a drama portraying events that are terrible
15. events immediately after the climax
16. directions given by the playwright to the actors on how to interact with the cast
17. scenery, furniture, and other structures that make up a setting
20. mirror image of tragedy, a hero rises instead of falls
22. Dramatic personae, Characters listed in order of importance at beginning
27. a type of stage direction that tells actors where to go and how to move
29. excessive pride
31. background info about the characters, settings, or major ideas
33. a flaw in the character that causes his or her downfall
35. the character is portrayed by the actor