Spelling Word List: Drama general terms

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Study the Word List: Drama general terms

These are all words we commonly use when talking about drama and theatre.

	radio	A radio play uses only sound. *
	stage	The actor got his cue to go on stage.
	play	A play is something we perform in Drama, with a plot and characters. *
	scene	A scene is a section of a play with a specific location. *
	improvise	When you act without any script, you must improvise. *
	rehearse	Rehearse your act for the play.
	monologue	A monologue is when one character talks for an extended period of time. *
	dialogue	The dialogue between the characters is very realistic.
	direction	A script gives you stage direction as well as the lines for characters to speak. *
	script	The actor read a script. *
	puppet	The puppet show entertained the children. *
	set	The stage set is how backdrops and props are arranged to create specific scenes. *
	lighting	The stage lighting had a magical effect.
	costume	I want to make my costume for the school play. *
	sound	Sound effects are important in all plays, especially radio plays. *
	effect	The special effects are incredible.
	plot	The plot of a play is the events of the story. *
	character	A character is one person in a play. *

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

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radio

stage

play

scene

improvise

rehearse

monologue

dialogue

direction

script

puppet

set

lighting

costume

sound

effect

plot

character

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