drama terms

Spoken conversation between two or more characters.

Instructions might suggest scenery, lighting, sound effects, and ways for actors to move and speak.

the audience is made aware of something that the characters are not aware of

The written text of a play, film or broadcast which includes cast, dialogue and stage directions.

Costuming or behavior that signals a villain, hero, or “damsel in distress” is an example of

a character speaks to him or herself aloud, relaying inner thoughts and feelings that can be heard by the audience

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

a character speaking directly to the audience, and what he or she says is not heard by other characters in the drama

a long speech by one actor in a play or movie to another character or characters.

A literary work that criticizes human misconduct and ridicules vices, stupidities, and follies.

rules and techniques for achieving a certain effect or style

The written text of a play, film or broadcast which includes cast, dialogue and stage directions.