Teaching Literature - Drama (I)

 Profª. Drª. Bárbara de Fátima.

“Understanding Drama” Worksheet

Literary Term	Definition	Class example	My own example
Character	A person, animal, or
	thing in a work of
	literature.
Costuming	Props or clothing
	used to create a
	character’s
	wardrobe.
	Costuming usually
	fits the personality of
	the character.
Sets	The physical location
	and description of
	the play. There are
	usually many
	backgrounds used
	on a set.
Plot	The story line of the
	play. A plot must
	include a
	complication(s),
	rising action, climax,
	and a resolution.
Lighting	The effects of light
	on a stage or set of a
	play.
Analysis	Breaking down a
	piece of literature so
	that it can be
	understood.

Characterization	The process of
	creating a character
	including: words,
	actions, thoughts,
	appearance, other
	peoples’ thoughts
	and perceptions
	about the character.
Main Character	The character that is
	represented in the
	story the most. The
	plot usually revolves
	around this
	character.
Minor Character	One of the
	characters
	represented in the
	story, but not the
	main character.
Protagonist	The leading
	character of a drama
	or play whose rival is
	the antagonist.
Antagonist	The character in
	conflict with another
	main character in a
	drama or play. The
	antagonist is usually
	considered the
	villain.
Conflict	A struggle between
	opposing forces:
	usually internal or
	external conflict.
Internal Conflict	A struggle within the
	character