The Language of Drama

3. wall, This tool is broken when an actor directly addresses the audience.
6. directions, Written in italics, these guide how actors move and speak but are not spoken aloud.
7. roses on Valentine's Day are an example of this feature.
8. A serious play that usually ends with the downfall or death of the main character.
11. The speed at which the play’s events or dialogue unfold.
14. A speech where a character speaks their thoughts alone on stage.
16. You are not just a viewer when seeing live theatre; you’re a ______________ to the unfolding drama.
19. The hum of wind, rain, and footsteps creates this aural environment in drama.
21. When a play draws attention to itself as a play or includes “plays within plays.
22. A figure of speech where one thing is described as another to show similarity.
24. a means of physically representing relationships onstage.
25. When the villain insists on explaining their entire plan and speaks for an extended period of time.

1. Overlaps between the original Henry Lawson short story and our substantial text
2. When someone says “I’m fine” but is clearly upset, they're using this hidden meaning.
4. irony, The audience knows the killer’s identity before the victim does—what is this called?
5. Spotlights, gels, and dimming are all part of which stage element?
9. The spoken words between characters.
10. An actor’s accent, posture, and personality help with this process of creating a role.
12. When a character comes onto or leaves the stage.
13. Costumes, lighting, and sound are all examples of this technical aspect of theatre.
15. Clues or hints about what will happen later in the play.
17. Smaller sections within acts that show specific events or locations.
18. Major sections of a play that divide the story into parts.
20. language, Everyday, informal language used by characters to sound natural.
23. Objects used on stage by actors to support the story.