Features of Texts: Drama (VCE SSCE English): Flashcards

As a live performance

The printed text of a play

Words, actions, relationships, stage directions

Rising tension → climax → resolution

Opening section establishing setting and characters

Broad sections grouping the play's events together

Instructions in script for how play should be performed

Objects used by actors

Speech by character alone on stage revealing private thoughts

Brief comments to audience other characters don't hear