Script - Printed copy of the dialogue and instructions in a play, Act - Major division of a play, Scene - Small division of an act, Scene Changes - Change time, location, or introduce new characters, Line - Spoken dialogue by a character in a play, Prologue - Introduction to a play; usually spoke by the "chorus" or group of actors/actresses, Stage Directions - Descriptions and instructions in the script that tell HOW a play should be performed, Comedy - A humorous or funny play, Tragedy - A play that ends with the death of the main character, Monologue - A long speech given by one character; other characters are on stage, Soliloquy - Extended speech given by a character that expresses inner thoughts aloud to himself and the audience, Aside - A brief monologue for the audience for the audience that is unheard by othercharacters on stage, Foil - A character who contrasts with, or is opposite of another character,

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