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Elements of Drama
vocabulary Balousek
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| act | a division in the performance of a play |
| scenes | a division of an act of a play |
| cast of characters | all of the actors in the play |
| chorus | a group of people who speak in unison |
| dialogue | conversation in a play |
| dramatic devices | tools a dramatist may use to add interest to plays |
| monologue | a lengthy speech given by one actor |
| plot | the storyline of the play. setup/confrontation/resolution |
| subplot | secondary "understory" of the main plot of a side story |
| stage directions | directions(places) from the actor's perception on the stage |