dramatic terms Flashcards
1
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tragic hero
A
the protagonist of a tragedy which experiences a tragic downfall
2
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peripeteia
A
a sudden change of events
3
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hubris
A
excessive pride and self-confidence
4
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hamartia
A
a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero
5
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anagnorisis
A
the point in a play where a character discovers another character’s true identity
6
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gravitas
A
seriousness, solemnity
7
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catharsis
A
releasing strong or repressed emotions
8
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dramatic irony
A
the audience knows something the characters do not
9
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monologue
A
one character making a long speech
10
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soliloquy
A
a special monologue given by one character which expresses their emotions
11
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avarice
A
excessive greed
12
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compunction
A
distress caused by guilt
13
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cupidity
A
greed and desire
14
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protagonist
A
the main character
15
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antagonist
A
the enemy
