Dramatic Effects Flashcards

Study Notes

Dramatic Devices and Their Functions

Dramatic effect: Utilizes techniques to enhance drama, tension, and emotional resonance while conveying themes and messages effectively.
Dialogue: Interactive communication between characters that unveils their thoughts, feelings, and relationships, driving the story forward.

Structural Elements of Drama

Stage directions: Essential script instructions that guide actors on movement and behaviors, providing clarity for performance and audience understanding.
Symbolism: Incorporates objects, actions, or characters as representations of larger ideas, enriching the narrative with deeper meaning.

Character Expression Techniques

Monologue: Extended speech by a single character, showcasing their internal thoughts and reflections, allowing for character development.
Soliloquy: Similar to a monologue, but specifically involves a character speaking their thoughts out loud to themselves or the audience, adding emotional depth.

Tension and Anticipation in Drama

Irony: A literary device where the outcome contrasts with expectations, used strategically to create dramatic tension and engage the audience.
Foreshadowing: The technique of embedding hints or clues within the narrative that suggest future plot developments, building anticipation.

Audience Engagement Techniques

Dramatic irony: A situation in which the audience possesses knowledge that the characters lack, creating tension and emotional investment in the unfolding events.
Aside: A character's comment directed at the audience, meant to be heard by them but not by other characters, providing insight into thoughts or motivations.

Complexities in Character and Plot

Paradox: A statement or situation that appears self-contradictory but reveals a deeper truth, prompting reflection and deeper understanding of the narrative.

Description

Test your understanding of dramatic effects with these flashcards. Explore key concepts such as dialogue, stage directions, and symbolism which are essential for creating tension and emotion in a performance. Perfect for theatre students and enthusiasts alike!