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Conventions
Vocab
Elements
Plot
Characters
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What is the preposition in the following sentence? The milk spilled onto the floor.
What is onto
100
This Greek suffix means "one who does, makes, practices, is skilled in"
What is -ist
100
This is a genre of literature that is meant to be performed.
What is drama
100
The events that move the play forward
What is plot
100
When a character faces a struggle with an opposing force
What is conflict
200
What type of phrase is the following? to watch the fireworks
What is infinitive phrase
200
This Latin prefix means "into" or "within"
What is in-
200
These are stories that are meant to be performed by actors on stage.
What is a play
200
The height of the action in the play
What is climax
200
The reasons why a character feels or behaves a certain way
What is character motivation
300
What type of clause is the following? The dog barked at the neighbors who lived next door.
What is relative - acts an an adjective modifying neighbors
300
This Latin suffix means "of" "realating to" or "characterized by"
What is -ory
300
The dramatist or author of the written version of the play.
What is playwright
300
When the conflict is settled and the play comes to a close
What is resolution
300
A type of character that displays strength and weaknesses and exhibits a full range of emotions
What is complex character
400
What type of clause is the following? Because the dog barked, the neighbors complained.
What is adverb- modifying the verb complained
400
The rate at which information is given to a reader.
What is narrative pacing
400
The words spoken by the characters
What is dialogue
400
When the events in a play lead to the downfall or death of the main character
What is tragedy
400
When a character confronts an outside force, such as a physical obstacle, an enemy, nature, or society
What is external conflict
500
What does the following infinitive phrase function as? They ran to watch the fireworks.
What is adverb-modifies ran
500
relationship between events or things, where one is the result of the other or others. This is a combination of action and reaction
What is cause and effect relationship
500
Provide instructions on how the play should be performed
What is stage directions
500
When the plot deals with a light subject or handles a dark subjects in an upbeat way.
What is comedy
500
When a character has a struggle that occurs within. It often involves the character's feelings, beliefs, and values.
What is internal conflict