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 action of the scene becomes more intense
Conflict
Where 2 or more characters oppose eachother
Exposition
A detailed explanation of the scene or event
Falling action
The action in the scene after the climax
Foreshadowing
A hint at what will happen later in the play
Dramatic Irony
When the audience understands something that the character doesn’t
Pathos
A quality of the play’s action that makes the audience feel pity for a character
Dramatic tension
The way in which suspense is developed in the scene. This is how a playright keeps the audience interested
Inciting Incident
The point at which the action of the play or scene really takes off
