Understanding Drama and Shakespeare Background

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What is a Tragic Flaw?

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A personality trait of the main character in a tragedy that leads to his/her downfall.

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What is a Monologue?

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A long speech delivered by a single character in a play, expressing their thoughts, feelings, or narrative.

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Describe the typical structure of the Globe Theatre.

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It was an open-air theater with a circular or octagonal shape.

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Why was England’s first public theater built outside the city of London?

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Officials in London had banned the performance of plays.

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What is an Aside?

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A brief remark made by a character in a play, directed to the audience, and unheard by other characters.

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What is a Soliloquy?

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A speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, typically while alone on stage.

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Define Dialogue in the context of drama.

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A conversation between two or more characters in a play.

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What is the purpose of a Prologue?

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An introductory section of a play that provides background information or sets the stage for the story.

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What does the term 'Dramatic Irony' mean?

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A situation in a play where the audience knows more about the events than the characters do.

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What is a Theme in drama?

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The central idea or message conveyed through the narrative and characters in a play.