March Exam Flashcards
(30 cards)
aside
When a character says something that only the audience is supposed to hear.
caption
Words that are separated from the rest of the panel to give background info, the characters’ thoughts, ect
catharsis
being released from repressed emotions
comic releif
A funny character that is meant to serve as a relief from the sad stuff going on
composition
The make up of something
deus ex machina
An unexpected power saving a seemingly hopeless situation
exode
The final scene of a greek play usually with some dialogue.
foreshadowing
Talking about/hinting that events will happen in the future
gutter
the space in between the panels in a comic book.
hamartia
A fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine
hubris
an excessive amount of self pride
oikos
Basically the house and all the things that went on there and the people that were confined there. (Women, children, slaves, ect)
orchestra
The circular area in front of the stage where the chorus is
parados
The gangways that the chorus and performers enter the stage on.
Polis
The city living part of Greek Society, like politics and social activities. Mostly only men were allowed to participate.
skeen
A thing behind the stage that the actors changed there masks behind and also served as the background for the play
Soliloquy
When an actor is on stage alone and does a long speech
Splash Page
In a comic book when there is only one panel on a page.
Theatron
the seating part of a greek amphitheater
tragic waste
Happens at the end of a play when the good is taken out with the bad.
Iambic Pentameter
A Line with 5 iambs (unstressed syllable followed by a stressed one)
ex. Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?
Blank verse
A poem with unrhymed iambic pentameter
Free verse
A poem with no restrictions on rhyme or meter.
Slant rhyme
Worlds that don’t technically rhyme but sound similar
ex. worm and swarm
sky and high
