Matching Pairs Drama Time Matching GameOnline version Match drama concepts and terms to enhance your understanding of theatrical storytelling. by Carla Garcia 1 Climax 2 Stage Directions 3 Subtext 4 Protagonist 5 Conflict 6 Character Arc 7 Monologue 8 Dialogue Instructions for actors' movements Underlying meaning in dialogue A long speech by one character The peak of the story's tension Main character in a story The transformation of a character Conversation between two or more characters Struggle between opposing forces 1 script 2 curtain 3 actor 4 costume 5 set 6 backstage 7 crew 8 director area behind the scenes physical environment of the play oversees the production written text of the play performs on stage team supporting the show divides stage from audience clothing for characters