What is a Play?

the representation of persons (or other beings or creatures) in narrative and dramatic works

 information or event is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters

major division of a play, musical, film, or opera

a unit of action, often a subdivision of an act

a central topic, subject, or message within a narrative

a spoken commentary for the audience about the action onstage

a brief comment from a character made toward the audience, not toward other characters

passage in a play where a character expresses thoughts/feelings aloud when on stage alone or when others are silent

The arrangement of the incidents that take place in a play

the group of actors who make up a film or play

a set of rules which both the audience and actors are familiar with

represents something else (literally or figuratively); usually a prop

Who adapted "A Christmas Carol" into a play?

a situation blending tragic and comic elements

a person or other being in a narrative

an extended speech by one character

What is a subplot?

the plot, typically sensational & designed to appeal more to emotions, takes precedence over detailed characterization.

The time and location in which a story takes place

Bonus: Which of the following is NOT performed as a play?

 instruction written into the script of a play, indicating actions, movements of performers, or production requirements

 the exchange of spoken words between two or more characters in a book, play, or other written work

form of drama based on human suffering caused by a characters fatal flaw

type of play or other art form the chief object of which, according to modern notions, is to amuse

the order in which action and scenes are placed

Bonus: How many scenes are in "A Christmas Carol"?

A speech, often in verse, addressed to the audience by one or more of the actors at the opening of a play.