Drama Terms

The sequence of events in a piece of literature

• plot events

• crisis events

• world events

A basic unit of Drama (Romeo and Juliet has five)

• Scene

• Act

• Quatrain

Words spoken by an actor directly to the audience, which are not "heard" by the other characters on stage during a play.

• monologue

• dialogue

• aside

Speaking between characters

• monologue

• dialogue

• aside

An introductory section of a literary work

• monologue

• prologue

• epilogue

This poetry might not have a specific rhyme but it has a specific meter and rhythm

• blank verse

• copied verse

• prose

A trait which leads to the downfall of a tragic hero (usually pride)

• tragic pain

• tragic belief

• tragic flaw

a play that is written to amuse and entertain; usually has a happy ending

• prologue

• tragedy

• comedy

• history

Provides information for how the play is to be performed, including when actors enter and leave the stage.

• Stage Directions

• Dialogue

• Set

• Directions

What is dramatic Irony?

• When what is said is different than what is meant
• When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
• When the audience knows something the character doesn't

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CCSS.L.8.5A