Aspects Of Plot

Question 1

The moment in a play, when forces set the play into motion. It disrupts the equilibrium of the place; it’s generally the first episode or reversal

Answer 1

Inciting incidents

Question 2

A complication in the play that moves to play fort. Usually it is one major characters, exit, or enter

Answer 2

Episode

Question 3

A form of discovery occurring when the action takes an unexpected turn of events.

Answer 3

Reversal

Question 4

A time of decision; the first major, turning point in a play. In classical tragedy, but generally occurs when the first major character dies

Answer 4

Crisis

Question 5

The highest point of emotional tension. It is the beginning of the end. In classical tragedy, it is generally occurs when the last major character dies

Answer 5

Climax

Question 6

The resolution of the plot or unraveling, so that the equilibrium is restored; the last phase of the dramatic action

Answer 6

Denouement

Question 7

What also affects plot?

Answer 7

Protagonist (Principal character in a place; the one the plate is about. In traditional drama, it is usually the good guy. Character the audience feels the most empathy towards). Antagonist (Opponent of the protagonist in the play. The bad guy in traditional drama).