Play Terms

A shorter unit in a play; the action takes place in one setting.

A long speech given by one character; shows the thoughts of the character.

An interruption in the order of events of a story to go forward in time.

The people or animals who appear in a play

A term for a character who goes through a major change in a story.

Items that are handled or used by actors during the course of a play.

A longer unit in a play; usually consists of several scenes.

When an author takes a novel and adapts the work into a play or script or screenplay.

Clothing worn by the actors to reflect the character they are portraying.

Written form of a play

This reflects the setting of the play and is set up on the sides and back of the stage.

The people who help put on a play but do not act in it.

Form of literature meant to be performed for an audience.

Where and when the action of a play takes place.

Italicized notes in the scripts of plays; tells the actor what to do and how to do it.

An interruption in the order of events of a story to go back in time

The conversations of characters

The actors who have parts in a play