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5 Act Play

MHMS 5 Act play

TermDefinition
Sophocles Playwright whose format Shakespeare follows
Tragedy A play in which the main character, the tragic hero, suffers a downfall.
Tragic flaw a moral weakness or human error that causes the protagonist's downfall
Tragic character suffers a reversal of fortune
Comedy A type of play that deals with light and amusing subjects or with serious subjects in a light or satirical manner.
Exposition Audience is introduced to the setting, characters, origin/source.
Rising Action Tensions mount and momentum builds
Climax of the Action The development of the conflict reaches its high point, the hero stands at a crossroads
Falling Action Reversals, the consequence of Act III play out. There is still hope for the hero
Catastrophe/Resolution The conflict is resolved through catastrophe or victory
Aside A comment made by a character that is heard by the audience or another character, but not heard by all
Soliloquy Long speech delivered by a character who is alone on stage. Reveals the private thoughts and emotions
Comic Relief A short, funny episode that interrupts the more serious action in a drama
Monologue Long speech by a character that sets the scene and gives information to the actors
Elizabethan Stage Three stories high, open area in the center with a stage that juts out from the center. No props, scenery, or costumes. All male actors
Concealment a literary device that means to hold back information in order to keep the audience in suspense
Stage Direction written instructions that explain how actors should look, speak, move and behave.
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