* A series of connected events that make up a story.
* The plot is typically structured in a three-act format:
* Exposition: Introduces the characters and setting, and sets up the conflict.
* Rising action: The conflict escalates and the characters face challenges.
* Climax: The turning point of the story, where the conflict is resolved.
* Falling action: The conflict is resolved and the characters return to a state of equilibrium.
Characters
* The people or animals who drive the plot forward.
* Characters are often complex and multifaceted, with both positive and negative traits.
* The audience should be able to relate to the characters and their struggles.
Setting
* The time and place in which the story takes place.
* The setting can be real or imaginary, and it can play an important role in the plot.
Theme
* The central idea or message of the story.
* Themes are often universal and can be interpreted in different ways by different people.
Dialogue
* The words that the characters speak.
* Dialogue can be used to reveal character, advance the plot, and create conflict.
Stage directions
* Instructions that the playwright gives to the actors and directors about how the play should be performed.
* Stage directions can include information about the setting, the characters, the props, and the movements of the actors.
Spectacle
* The visual elements of the production, such as the sets, costumes, and lighting.
* Spectacle can be used to create atmosphere, mood, and excitement.