drama Flashcards
1
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Monologue
A
- a speech presented by a single character
- often to express their thoughts aloud,
- sometimes to directly address another character or the audience
2
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Soliloquy
A
- a monologue addressed to oneself, thoughts spoken out loud without addressing another
3
Q
Dramatic irony
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- clear to the audience, unknown to the character
4
Q
Characterization
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- description of a character’s physical traits, point of view, personality, private thoughts, and actions.
5
Q
Props
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- objects characters interact with
6
Q
Stage directions
A
- where characters go
7
Q
Turn allocation
A
- allocation of turns to different speakers
8
Q
Stichomythia
A
- characters speak in alternating lines
9
Q
Offstage events
A
- spoken about but not viewed
10
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Action
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- seen on stage
11
Q
Asides
A
- character speaks to the audience
12
Q
Blocking
A
- locations of the actors on stage
13
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Deus ex machina
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- unsolvable problem abruptly solved by unlikely occurrence
14
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Comic relief
A
- introduction of light elements/comedy
15
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Fourth wall
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- imaginary barrier between the audience and actors
