Vocabulary You Know
Unnecessary or unwanted
What is GRATUITOUS?
ULTIMATE
Surpassing all others; definitive
NOV
Latin NOVUS
What is "NEW"?
A statement that can be proven.
What is a FACT?
Spoken words between two or more characters.
What is DIALOGUE?
Talkative; given to rapid, abundant speech
What is VOLUBLE?
PLACEBO
Something which has a positive mental effect, but no real effect.
CRED
Latin CREDERE, CREDITUM
What is "TO TRUST, BELIEVE"?
A brief overview of a piece of literature.
What is a SUMMARY?
A brief comment made by a character that is not meant to be heard by other characters.
What is an ASIDE?
interjection statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong
What is In MEA CULPA?
DECRIMINALIZE
To do away with legal penalties for
ONUS/ONER
Latin ONUS
What is "BURDEN"?
A statement of personal feelings on an issue.
What is an OPINION?
These notes from the author help actors understand how to speak their lines.
What are STAGE DIRECTIONS?
A misleading or mistaken idea
What is a FALLACY?
DIFFIDENT
Shy; not assertive
FLEX/FLECT
Latin FLECTERE, FLECTUM
What is "TO BEND"?
The struggle between one character and another.
What is CONFLICT?
One character delivers a long speech while the other characters quietly listen.
What is a MONOLOGUE?
Defining for all others; standard
What is DEFINITIVE?
TORTUOUS
Not direct or straightforward
DOC/DOCT
Latin DOCERE, DOCTUM
What is "TO TEACH"?
Examples and evidence used by an author to back up their claims.
What are SUPPORTING DETAILS?
One character, all alone, talks about their thoughts and feelings.
What is a SOLILOQUY?