Oral/Drama Terms, Vocab

A brief tale told to illustrate a moral or teach a lesson

a major division within a play, similar to a chapter in a book

A story that has been passed from generation to generation by word of mouth

to take or catch in something

A form of literature meant to be performed by actors in front of an audience.

The instructions to the actors in a script of a play

to hold back; to control

dramatic work that presents the drop of character who's involved in historical or social events

The people, animals, or imaginary creatures who take part in the action of a work of literature

form of language spoken in a particular place or group of people,featuring unique way of words

a list of all the characters in the play usually in order of apperance

Written conversation between two or more characters

to enhance or decorate

the bell tower in a church

slight; difficult to detect

humorously exaggerated story about events, involving supernatural abilities of main character

The traditions, customs, and stories that are passed down within a culture

dramatic work; light & often humorous in tone, ending w/ a peaceful resolution of main conflict

A play written for film

story that answers basic q's about human&mysteries of nature,origins of world,&social customs.