The Dynamics of Drama

3. words, phrases, or grammar commonly used in a certain area-for example: whoopie pies, gobs
5. the people who perform
8. the result of the climax and leads to the story's resolution
10. where a play takes place
11. this is known as old fashioned language
12. tells how the conflict is or is not resolved
13. an exaggeration to make things appear greater or lesser than they really are
17. small movable items that the actors use to make actions look real
19. a list of the people or animals in a play (the cast)
23. the turning point of the story
24. a comparison using the words like or as
27. the words spoken by the characters or narrator preceded by the character's name in capital letters
28. the "good guy" or the main character
29. An event occurs that directly contradicts the expectations of the characters, the reader, or the audience

1. the "bad guy" or someone against the "good guy"
2. words used to suggest the opposite of what is meant
4. the person that writes the drama or play
6. directions telling characters how to speak or act; directions telling how sound, lighting, or props are used
7. construction on the stage that shows time/place; can also be called scenery
9. the hero suffers a major downfall due to some weakness or flaw
14. introduces the characters, setting, and initial conflict, or the problem the main character or characters face
15. a comparison that says one thing is another
16. a contradiction between what the character thinks and what the reader/audience knows to be true
18. the time and location where the action takes place
20. a humorous play with a happy ending
21. the main sections of a drama
22. smaller sections within an act
25. a lengthy speech that one character addresses to others on stage
26. includes all the events that lead to the climax