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QR Challenge: Elements of Drama

QuestionAnswer
Indirect characterizationthe process by which the personality of a fictitious character is
CharactersPeople, animals, or objects who do the acting in a play
Stage directionsIn parenthesis or italics to give extra information to the actors
DialogueA conversation between two (or more) characters
SoliloquyA solitary speech in which is the character is speaking to himself or herself
Drama/playa piece of literature where the story is meant to be acted
AsideA character breaks the fourth wall to interact with the audience
MonologueA solitary speech in which the actor is speaking uninterruptedly and the other characters may or may not be listening.
Direct characterizationwhen the author makes statements about a character's personality directly to the reader
static charactersCharacters that do not change throughout the course of a work
Dynamic characterscomplex and undergo development, sometimes sufficiently to surprise the reader
Flat characters Characters that are underdeveloped in a text
Round characters Characters that are well developed in a text
Symbol an object representing another to give it an entirely different meaning that is much deeper and more significant.
Foreshadowinga literary device in which a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story
Situational ironya situation in which the outcome is contrary to what was expected
Dramatic ironyA situation that is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play or story.
Antagonista person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary
Protagonistthe leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Allegory A story with a double meaning
imagery Words that paint a picture

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