The emotional high point of the story

The conversation between characters in a play

A long speech by one character to one or more other characters onstage.

A speech by a character alone onstage, who is speaking to himself/herself or to the audience.

A comment that only the audience is supposed to hear.

The author makes a direct statement about a character's traits.

The author reveals a character's traits through his or her actions and spech.

The opening segment of a play that introduces the rest of the play.

Provides insight about the life of the characters after the story ends.

The actions that take place in a single setting.

The major sections of a play.