Dramatic devices Flashcards
Climax
The point in the play or scene where the drama reaches the greatest tension.
Conflict
Where 2 or more characters oppose each other.
Falling action
The action in the scene after the climax.
Dramatic Irony
When the audience knows and understands something that a character does not.
Dramatic tension
The way in which suspense is developed in a scene. This is how a playwright keeps the audience interested.
Protagonist
The main character of the play
Complication
The point where the action of the scene becomes more intense
Exposition
A detailed explanation of a scene or event
Falling action
The action in the scene after the climax
Foreshadowing
A hint at what will happen later in the lay.
Pathos
A quality of the play’s action that makes an audience feel pity for a character.
Inciting incident
The point at which the action of the play or the scene really takes off.
