Elements of Drama

1. a character speaks to himself or the audience
3. speeches when actors talk alone
5. the life lesson taught by the play gives the drama meaning and purpose
8. the construction of the stage that shows time and place of action
11. the action that takes place in a single setting
12. used to draw attention to certain characters or parts of the stage and influence the mood of dramatic work
14. worn by actors to make them authentic
16. the opening segment that introduces the rest of the play

2. talk/conversation between two or more characters
3. the written directions to help the actor know how to feel or what to do when certain lines are spoken
4. helps to show time changes in action
6. used to influence mood
7. small moveable items that actors use to make actions look realistic
9. a character speaks to reveal his thoughts to the audience or another character
10. drama is an imitation of life
13. provides insight about the life of characters after the story ends
15. the written text of the drama