Drama Terms Flashcards
Prose
Ordinary writing that is not poetry, drama or song
Theme
Central idea or insight about life which explain the downfall
Metaphorical Language
Comparison of unlike things
Dramatic Foil
A character whose purpose is to show off another character
Round Character
Characters who have many personality traits, like real people
Flat Characters
One dimensional, embodying only a single trait
Static characters
Characters within a story who remain the same; they don’t change their minds, opinions or character
Dynamic character
Characters that change somehow during the course of the plot; generally change for the better
Monologue
One person speaking on stage may be other character on stage too
Soliloquy
Long speech expressing the thoughts of a character alone on stage
Aside
Words spoken, usually in an undertone not intended to be heard by all characters
Pun
Humorous use of a word with two meanings; sometimes missed by the reader because of Elizabeth language and sexual innuendo
Direct Address
Words that tell the reader who is being addressed
Dramatic Irony
A contradiction between what a character thinks and what the reader/audience knows to be true
Verbal Irony
Words used to suggest the opposite of what is meant (sarcasm)
