English Structure Flashcards
1
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Foreshadowing
A
A hint at what will happen later in the play
2
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Protagonist
A
Main character of the play
3
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Climax
A
The point of the play or scene reaches the greatest tension
4
Q
Complication
A
The point where the action of the scene becomes more intense
5
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Exposition
A
A detailed explanation of a scene or event
6
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Falling action
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The action in the scene after the climax
7
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Dramatic irony
A
When an audience knows and understands something that a character does not
8
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Inciting incident
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The point where the action of the play or scene really takes off
9
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Dramatic tension
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The way which suspense is developed in a scene. 5is is how the play-writers keeps the audience attention
10
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Conflict
A
Where two or more characters oppose each other
