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English 1102 Drama V

Vocabulary Words for Drama

QuestionAnswer
Acting The actor making something distinctive of his talents in relation to the author's concept and presentation.
Amphitheater The open, raised semicircle or seats.
Antagonist Neutral term for one who opposes the protagonist.
Casting Deciding what actors are to play which parts.
Conception Playwright's original idea about the plot, characters, and theme.
Conclusion Point at which situation becomes stable again.
Dialogue Conversation of two or more characters.
Dramatic Irony Characters holds a position that is reversed or fulfilled in an unexpected way, but we anticipated due to our more complete knowledge.
Dramatis Personae List of characters at play's beginning.
Falling Action Complications of rising action
Monologue Speech by one character usually alone on stage.
Plot Arrangement of the action
Presentation Playwright's representation of character in words or actions.
Rising Action Setting up of conflict
Soliloquoy Speech made by one character usually alone on stage
Stereotype Cultural assumption. Assumption that certain traits accompany a person.
Thrust Stage Stage surrounded by three sides by audience
Turning Point Action stops rising and begins to reverse
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