drama/play Flashcards
1
Q
list the 6 Aristotelian dramatic elements
A
- Plot
-Characters
-thought
-diction
-spectacle
-sound/music
2
Q
what is plot?
A
how do the actions of the story unfold. CONFLICT
3
Q
What is character?
A
who is the protagonist and how is he shaped by the community he in habits.
4
Q
what is thought?
A
why does the character want what they want? Motivation- conflict and setting
5
Q
what is diction?
A
how does the character utilize diction to attain his objectives. SPEECH
6
Q
what is spectacle?
A
everything that informs the world of the narrative and how it will unfold. (Costume, set, lights, etc.
7
Q
what is sound/ music ?
A
cadence of your language and sound elements used to move the narrative forward.
