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| Acts | large section of a play,usually broken into smaller parts called scenes |
| Characters | people, animals or imaginary creatures that take part in the action of a scene |
| Climax | point of highest tension in the plot of a story |
| Conflict | a struggle between opposing forces-a complication or problem. |
| Dialogue | conversation between characters |
| Drama | genre of literature meant to be performed by actors in a theatre |
| Exposition | building of background, establishes setting and introduces characters |
| Falling action or Resolution | after the climax when loose ends are tied up-the problem is solved |
| Foils | characters in striking contrast to each other |
| Narrator | teller of the story, may comment on events |
| Plot | sequence of related that make up a story |
| Props | physical objects used on stage. ie. food, weapons, instruments |
| Rising Action | cause and effect sequence that builds tension leading to climax |
| Scenery | painted backdrop or other structures used to create setting |
| Scenes | section of play representing one place and one time in the story |
| Script | the written text of a play, includes dialogue and stage directions |
| Stage | raised platform where play is performed |
| stage directions | instructions to the actors, director and stage crew included in script |
| theatre | building where one goes to view a performance |
