Drama
Conversation between characters; the lifeblood of drama.
Dialogue
The type of drama that ends sadly, usually with the death or downfall of the main character(s)
Tragedy
Horrifyingly wicked; of very poor quality, terrible
atrocious
The man's poor treatment of his dog was absolutely _______ to witness.
Atrocious
In real life, roughly how old was John Proctor during the Salem Witch Trials?
In his 60s!
A long speech spoken by a single character to himself or herself, or to the audience
Monologue
The type of drama that has a happy ending and is full of funny moments and jokes.
Comedy
lacking flavor, vigor, or interest
Insipid
The food at the one-star restaurant was ________, which wasn't very surprising.
Mediocre
In real life, roughly how old was Abigail?
11 (will accept between 10-12)
words/actions of characters in a play that may carry meaning unperceived by himself but understood by the audience.
Dramatic Irony
The italicized instructions in a play that are written by the playwright
Stage Directions
to feel intense dislike or hatred; to detest
When talking to her worst enemy, the woman screamed "I _____ YOU!"
Loathe
When is/was the first day of Spring?
March 19th
a monologue in which a character speaks his or her private thoughts aloud and appears to be unaware of the audience
Soliloquy
A sign of something to come, suggesting what might happen in the future.
Foreshadowing
very careful; diligent; requiring great care; meticulous
Painstaking
The walls were painted an _____ beige.
Insipid
What day is the upcoming eclipse?
April 8th
What is not said during a conversation; can be inferred by the audience/reader.
Subtext
To refer to another piece of work or well-known thing
Allusion
an uneasy feeling of doubt, anxiety, fear
Qualm
She could barely _____ the huddled shape of her parents standing in their doorway.
Discern
What were Giles Corey's last words?
"More weight."