Drama Terms & Literary Terms

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Dynamic character

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A character that experiences change/growth.

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Static character

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A character that stays the same; one that does not experience change/growth.

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Dramatic irony

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Occurs when the audience or reader knows more than the characters.

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Indirect characterization

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Character traits implied by what a character says, does, etc. but never directly stated.

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Prologue

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The introduction to a play; provides audience with background information; delivered by the chorus.

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Antagonist

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A character or force that creates an obstacle for the protagonist.

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Protagonist

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The main character that drives the action of the story.

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Monologue

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A long speech by one character, expressing his/her inner thoughts/feelings while alone on stage.

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Soliloquy

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Words spoken by a character to the audience or another character but not meant to be heard by all on stage.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.