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Drama Flashcards
Flashcards to review through the Drama terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Drama | Type of literature that is primarily written to be performed for an audience. |
| Tragedy | A play in which the main character experiences disaster |
| Comedy | Closes with a peaceful resolution of the main conflict. |
| Farce | Relies on exaggeration, absurdity, and slapstick. |
| Straight Drama or Drama | Deal with serious subjects, but don't always end in disaster. |
| Foil | A minor character whose traits contrast sharply with those of the protagonist. |
| Dialogue | Conversations between characters |
| Monologue | A long speech spoken by a single character to himself or herself, or to the audience. |
| Soliloquy | A monologue in which a character speaks his or her private thought aloud and appears to be unaware of the audience. |
| Aside | A short speech or comment delivered by a character to the audience, but unheard by the other characters who are present. |
| Act | A major division of a play |
| Scenes | Major division of an act |
| Stage Directions | A dramatist's instructions for performing a play. |