Writing An Essay Flashcards
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Purpose of Characters and action (drama)
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- used to convey themes
- sympathy/engagement with a character persuades into accepting playwright’s ideas/values
- dislike character = reject character’s values/ideas
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Interpreting action and dialogue (3-steps)
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- effect: on audience
- method: how effect is achieved
- purpose: why effect is used/achieved
- development of character or plot
- overall themes and meaning
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3 layers of meaning
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- who
- how
- why
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Purpose of 3 layers of meaning
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- effect on different audiences
- reveals important aspects
- eg) exits and entrances in plays
