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What is an extraordinary character?
What is an extraordinary character?
What does a representative quintessential character embody?
What does a representative quintessential character embody?
Traits and personalities of an entire group
Stock characters exemplify multiple characteristics.
Stock characters exemplify multiple characteristics.
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What do characters with dominant traits have?
What do characters with dominant traits have?
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What role do minor characters play in a story?
What role do minor characters play in a story?
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What is the role of a narrator or chorus in a play?
What is the role of a narrator or chorus in a play?
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Nonhuman characters can represent aspects of human character.
Nonhuman characters can represent aspects of human character.
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What is marketing?
What is marketing?
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What are agents in the context of drama?
What are agents in the context of drama?
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What does performing entail?
What does performing entail?
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Study Notes
Dramatic Characters
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Extraordinary Character
Represents larger-than-life figures, such as royalty or presidents, showcasing their best and worst traits. -
Representative Quintessential Characters
Embody traits and personalities indicative of an entire group, serving as a model for societal archetypes. -
Stock Characters
Simplistic figures defined by a single characteristic, lacking depth beyond that trait. -
Characters with Dominant Traits
Possess a significant character flaw that overshadows other aspects of their personality, influencing their actions and decisions. -
Minor Characters
Have limited roles within the narrative, often revealing only one dimension of their personality. -
Narrator or Chorus
Provides commentary on the play's action, typically addressing the audience directly; distinct from soliloquies, which express a character's inner thoughts. -
Nonhuman Characters
Representations other than human, which symbolize aspects of human nature or characteristics, offering a unique perspective in storytelling.
Marketing and Agents
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Marketing
Involves strategizing how to promote a product, including pricing and advertisement decisions. -
Agents
Typically act on behalf of actors, authors, or other creatives, facilitating opportunities and negotiations within the industry.
Performing
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Performing
The actual execution of a role by an actor, encompassing skills in expression, movement, and emotional conveyance in a dramatized context.
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These flashcards cover vital types of dramatic characters. Explore concepts such as extraordinary characters, representative characters, and stock characters. Perfect for theatre enthusiasts or students studying drama and literature.
