Defining Drama

smaller units within the acts

literary devices that break the illusion of reality

portray characters on stage

a play that has a happy ending

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

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

transition from one scene or act to another

ordered sequence of events that makes up the play

a play that features stereotyped characters and exaggerated conflicts

a play that combines tragic and comic elements

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

large units of the plays

a story performed by actors

a mistake or unwise decision or weakness

a play that is based on the events of the past

the character that has a downfall or dies

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

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

the conversation and speech of the characters

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

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