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What is External Conflict?

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A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, society, or nature.

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What is an Act in a play?

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A major division in a play, typically consisting of multiple scenes.

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What is a Foil character?

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A character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities of the other character.

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What is Conflict in literature?

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A struggle between two opposing forces that creates tension in a story.

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What is Situational Irony?

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A literary device where the outcome is significantly different from what was expected.

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What is a Scene in a play?

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A subdivision of an act in a play, typically set in a single location and time.

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What is a Protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that must be resolved.

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What is an Antagonist?

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A character or force in conflict with the protagonist, often creating obstacles.

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What are Stage Directions?

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Instructions in the script of a play that describe the movement, position, or tone of an actor.

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What is Tragedy in drama?

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A genre of drama that typically involves serious themes and ends in disaster for the main character.