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Drama/Crucible Vocab
3A Vocabulary for Drama and The Crucible
Question | Answer |
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adamant | Immovable, especially in opposing something. |
anarchy | a condition of lawlessness or disorder. |
contentious | argumentative. |
corroborate | provide facts to support a claim. |
deference | show respect to an elder or someone of higher importance. |
immaculate | pure; without stain. |
imperceptible | barely noticable; |
iniquity | wickedness; sin. |
subservient | acting like a servant. |
allegory | a work having two levels of meaning: one literal, and one symbolic. |
tragedy | recounts the downfall of a main character. |
comedy | happy; lighter; usually has a happy ending. |
plot | sequence of events; |
conflict | struggle between opposing forces. |
protagonist | the main character. |
antagonist | character opposing the main character. |
foil | a minor character who provides a stark contrast to a main character. |
cast of characters | list of character names in a play. |
dialogue | conversation between two characters. |
monologue | a long speech said by one character to an audience or another character. |
soliloquy | a long speech said by one character to himself or herself. It is reflective. |
aside | a short speech given to the audience which is not heard by those on stage. |
stage directions | instructions for the actors, director, and stage hands about the play. |