Climax- the point in a plot where the interest, tension, and excitement are highest.Conflict- the problem or struggle in a story Dialogue – speech between characters in a play Narrator – a person who tells a story; often spoken in the 3rd person, but may also be from the 1st person point of view Playwright – a person who writes the action, dialogue, and directions for movement in a play Pantomime – the use of body movements and facial expressions to portray a character or situation Plot – a sequence of events that forms a story or drama; problem and solution Scenery – painted boards, screens, or three-dimensional units that form the background of a play and enclose the acting area Script – a copy of a play that provides stage directions and dialogue Set – the scenery, props, and furniture onstage; also a term for placing props and scenery Stage directions – an instruction written as part of the script of a play, indicating stage actions, movements of performers, or production requirements