Drama Glossary

The principal line of music.

A play in which a lead character narrates the events of the play, which are drawn from the character's memory.

A literary device that applies a word or phrase to an object or action, when the two are not comparable.

A type of theatre which draws attention to the nature of theatre and performance, often through a "play within a play"

A speech given by a character.

The atmosphere, emotions, and feelings established by a play’s setting.

A repeating image, idea, or reference within a work.

The reason why a character behaves and acts in a certain way.

A source of artistic inspiration, often a woman.

Stories from ancient cultures about divine figures and supernatural events, often considered as a combination of literature, science, history, and religion

Telling a story, often accompanying or guiding the central action of the play.

A storyteller, or someone who provides commentary on the action of a play or musical.