1. Dramatic Literature Ela5r1.b

2. What is dramatic literature? Also called a play Also called a play Can be read, viewed, written, and performed Can be read, viewed, written, and performed

3. Act A part of a play A part of a play Similar to the chapters of a book Similar to the chapters of a book

4. Scene A part of an act of a play A part of an act of a play An act is divided into scenes An act is divided into scenes The setting (time and place) usually changes with each scene. The setting (time and place) usually changes with each scene.

5. Cast of Characters The list of characters who will appear in a play The list of characters who will appear in a play

6. Stage Directions The directions given at the beginning of a scene or act within a play in order to describe what is happening. The directions given at the beginning of a scene or act within a play in order to describe what is happening. *Again "laughing." *Again "laughing." *"Covering her face with her hands." *"Covering her face with her hands." *"Tearfully." *"Tearfully." *"Jumping up and walking about in great excitement." *"Jumping up and walking about in great excitement."