| A | B |
| Cue | Word or signal for the actor to speak or perform |
| Manuscript | Any paper from which a student works |
| Stage Fright | The fear one feels before giving a speech |
| Critique Sheet | Paper in which one is graded or critiqued (evaluated) |
| Monologue | Single character is talking |
| Cut | Passage from a novel or literature |
| Pantomine | Performance with no words or sounds |
| Characterization | Becoming another character using gestures and facial expressions |
| Focus | Concentrating on something |
| Impromptu | Performance with little or no practice |
| Rate | How fast or slow one speaks |
| Eye Contact | To look at the audience 50% of the time |
| Prop | Anything used in the act that can be hand carried |
| Gesture | Movement made by the body |
| Persuasive | To convince someone else of your ideas |
| Volume | How loud or soft you speak |
| Articulation | To sound out words clearly and distinctly |
| Facial Expressions | Movements made using your face |
| Improvisation | A speech done on the spot |