Dramatic Devices Flashcards
Protagonist
The main character of the play
Climax
The point in the play or scene where the drama reaches the greatest tension
Complication
The point where the actions of the scene becomes more intence
Conflict
Where 2 or more characters oppose each other
Exposition
A detailed explanation of a scene or event
Falling action
The action in the scene after the climax
Forshadowing
A hint at what will happen later in the play
Dramatic irony
When the audience knows and uderstand something the character doesnt
Pathos
A quality of the plays actions that makes an audience feel pity for a character
Dramatic tension
5e way in which suspense is developed in a scene. This is how a playwright keeps the audience interested
Inciting incident
The point at which the action of the play or the scene really takes of.
