| A | B |
|---|
| playwright | the author of a play |
| script | the written form of a play |
| acts | the units of the action in a drama |
| scenes | when acts are broken into even smallers units |
| characterization | creating believable characters |
| dialogue | conversation between or among characters |
| monologue | long, uninterrupted speech given by a single character |
| stage directions | sets of bracketed information for the cast, crew, and readers |
| set | the scenery on stage |
| props | small portable items used by actors |
| comedy | a form of drama with a happy ending |
| tragedy | form of drama in which the main character has a downfall |
| drama | plays that deal with serious subjects |
| screenplays | scripts written for film |
| teleplays | scripts written for TV |
| radio plays | scripts written to be performed as radio broadcasts |
| theater | a place/building where plays are usually presented |
| actors | the people who perform the play |
| costumes | clothing worn by actors in a play |
| casts | sets of actors in a play |
