A dramatic sequence that takes place within a single locale (or setting) on stage

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A preface or prologue, especially to an early English play.

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hint or suggest at something that may happen in the future. 

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A statement or proposition that denies another or itself and does not logically make sense.

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When something is unclear

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What drives or prompts a character to do or say something. 

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When a characters SAYS something ironic (unexpected)

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a character's speech (to him/herself) when he/she believes he/she is alone on stage

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Figure of speech that uses a play on words-- involves the use of a word with multiple meanings.

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A technique in which the audience knows more than the characters involved in the story/play

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general topic + author's idea about it

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A character that does not change in any substantial way

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A character that undergoes a substantial change

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a type of comedy that uses absurd an highly improbable events

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