drama terms. act a major unit in a play (similar to a chapter in a book)
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STAGE DIRECTIONS
The italicized instructions in a play
Describe the setting, suggest the
use of props, lighting, scenery,
sound effects and costumes
TRAGEDY
A dramatic work that presents the
downfall of a dignified character who
is involved in historically, morally or
socially significant events.
SOLILOQUY
A single character alone on stage
thinking out loud
A way of letting the audience know
what is on the character’s mind
ASIDE
Words that are spoken by a character
in a play to the audience or to another
character but that are not supposed to
be overheard by the others onstage
A way for characters to tell a secret
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