dramatic purposes

character can only be developed when the character is talking about themselves

• true

• false

Answer explanation

a character's development can be seen in their own lines; however, characters can ALSO be developed through other characters talking about them

a theme is the subject of the story summed up in one word

• true

• false

Answer explanation

the TOPIC is the one word to describe the story, whereas the THEME is the message that the story sends, based on the topic

advancing the plot is seen when something in the line signals a change in the direction of the story

• true

• false

what is it called when a line leaves the reader anxious about what will happen next?

• creating suspense

• creating dramatic relief

Answer explanation

dramatic relief can come AFTER a tense, suspenseful scene

What is comic relief?

• something comedic coming after a serious scene as a break for the audience

• comedic moments happening throughout the play

• neither

what is pathos?

• anger

• sympathy/pity

• fear

do you think pathos can be evoked for an 'evil' character?

• yes

• no

if a character says something but means the opposite, what kind of irony is it?

when the audience knows something that a character doesn't, what kind of irony is this?

when something happens that is the opposite of what is expected, what kind of irony is this?