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