Understanding Drama and Shakespeare Background

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

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What are stage directions?

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Stage directions are descriptions or directions in a script that tell how the play is performed, including where characters should stand and what they should do.

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What is a drama/play?

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A drama or play is a story that is meant to be acted out in front of an audience.

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Who is the antagonist in a story?

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The antagonist is a character in conflict with the main character (protagonist).

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict that needs to be resolved.

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when a character says one thing but means another, often the opposite.

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What is a foil character?

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A foil character is a character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities.

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What is a tragic hero?

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A tragic hero is a character who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to their own destruction.