Plot, conflict and characters are developed through_____&______ rather than described by a narrator.
What is/are dialogue & actions?
100
In traditional drama, this refers to a play that has a happy ending.
What is a comedy?
100
In drama, this type of play is the opposite of a comedy.
What is a tragedy?
100
Traditional dramas contain characteristics of both tragedy & comedy. A tragedy often includes one, or two characters who say humorous things, or act absurdly to relieve the tension of the hero's tragic fall.
What is comic relief?
200
In literature, any work meant to be performed for an audience.
What is a drama?
200
This refers to words spoken between two or more characters.
What is dialogue?
200
A play based mostly on jokes and humor.
What is a farce?
200
Tragedies end with serious unhappiness for the main character, often_____or________.
What is death or horrible loss?
200
A modern drama which combines comedic and tragic elements may not be entirely tragic, or happy may be considered...
What is ambiguous?
300
Dramas which are meant to be performed live, on stage.
What is theatrical drama?
300
Dialogue contained in a drama in which a character speaks to others in a moment of deep emotion.
What is a monologue?
300
Known as the "Master of Traditional Comedy."
Who is William Shakespeare?
300
One of William Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, ending with the deaths of the two main characters.
What is "Romeo and Juliet"?
300
A drama based on an important historical event or figure.
What is a history?
400
The word used to describe anything exciting, or powerful, or dramatic.
What is drama?
400
Dialogue in a drama in which a character gives a speech alone on stage.
What is soliloquy, or what are soliloquies?
400
Traditional comedies typically end with large celebrations, or ________between characters.
What is weddings?
400
The main character in a tragedy, who has a lot to lose & is generally considered a good person.
What/who is the tragic hero?
400
While dramatic histories are inspired by real history, playwrights often change the order of events, invent dialogue, or ______________.
What is add fictional characters?
500
This is spoken by many characters.
What is dialogue?
500
These are spoken by one character.
What is/are monologues & soliloquies?
500
A play ending with a celebration, and a happy ending for the main character is considered...
What is a traditional comedy?
500
A character weakness that brings down the tragic hero. The character is unable to change this weakness, resulting in a tragic ending.
What is a tragic flaw?
500
Histories are often performed to make political points or draw draw parallels between...