Shakespear Drama Terms

Question 0

Aside

Answer 0

Remark intended to be heard by the audience, but not by other actors

Question 1

Anachronism

Answer 1

Something/someone that is not in it’s correct historical/chronological time

Question 2

Comedy

Answer 2

Play or literary work with happy ending. Ordinary characters in conflict with society. Introduced through misunderstandings, deceptions, and concealed identity. Conflict resolution leads to correcting morals or social wrongs. Opposite of tragedy

Question 3

Conventions

Answer 3

Make-believe agreement between audience and actors where the audience