Defining Drama

the conversation and speech of the characters

a remark delivered by a character to express private thoughts while other characters are on

a play that has a happy ending

a play that reflects the author’s opinion on a political theme or issue

the people who participate in the action of the play and are portrayed on stage

smaller units within the acts

ordered sequence of events that makes up the play

a mistake or unwise decision or weakness

literary devices that break the illusion of reality

a play that is based on the events of the past

a speech when a character is alone onstage reveals private thoughts and feelings to audience

portray characters on stage

a story performed by actors

large units of the plays

a play that combines tragic and comic elements

a play that features ordinary language, realistic characters, and controversial issues

a play that show the downfall or death of a main character

the character that has a downfall or dies

transition from one scene or act to another

notes included in the play to describe the sets, costume, scenery, sound effects, and props

a play that features stereotyped characters and exaggerated conflicts