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Words used to indicate a change from one scene to the next or within a scene. Example: 'CUT TO:', 'FADE OUT.', or 'DISSOLVE TO:'

A direction given within dialogue to inform how a line should be spoken or acted. Example: '(sarcastically) No, you've outdone yourself this time.'

A main division of a play, opera, or ballet, often consisting of several scenes. Example: 'Act 1: The setting is established, and the main characters are introduced.'

The written conversation between two or more characters. Example: 'JOHN: I can't believe you would say that. MARY: Well, I did.'

The precise staging of actors on a set including their movements, positions, and interactions. Example: 'She crosses to stage right, glancing over her shoulder at him.'

The line in a script that describes the location and time of day of a scene; also known as a scene heading. Example: 'EXT. PARK - DAY'

An instruction in the text of a play that indicates movement, position, or tone of an actor, or the sound effects and lighting. Example: 'He walks to the window, looking out pensively.'

A pause within a scene that signifies a shift in emotion or thought. Example: A character may take a beat to reflect on what has just been said before responding.

The underlying meaning or message in the dialogue that is not stated directly but understood in the context of the scene. Example: Saying 'I'm fine' with a tone that suggests the opposite.