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What is the main purpose of a dramatic irony in a play?

  • To reveal information to the audience that the characters are unaware of. (correct)
  • To create a sense of suspense for the audience.
  • To emphasize the character's ignorance of a situation.
  • To highlight the character's naivety.

What is the main idea that a play dramatizes called?

Theme

What is the difference between alliteration and onomatopoeia?

  • Alliteration is a literary technique, while onomatopoeia is a literary element.
  • Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds, while onomatopoeia is the use of words that sound like the noises they describe. (correct)
  • Alliteration is the use of words that sound like the noises they describe, while onomatopoeia is the repetition of consonant sounds.
  • Alliteration is a literary element, while onomatopoeia is a literary technique.

Blank verse is a type of poetry that always rhymes.

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Which of these is NOT a type of play?

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What is the difference between conflict and theme in a play?

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Which literary device involves the use of words that sound like the noises they describe?

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An aside is a speech delivered by an actor directly to the audience, but not heard by other characters on stage.

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What is a soliloquy?

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What is the purpose of a play's exposition?

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What is the definition of creative license?

<p>Creative license is the freedom that writers have to alter or exaggerate reality in order to enhance meaning or achieve a particular effect in their work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Figurative language is always literal in its meaning.

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Which of these is NOT a type of figurative language?

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What is the main difference between a tragedy and a comedy?

<p>A tragedy is a play that deals with serious themes and usually ends in a tragic outcome, often with the death of a main character. A comedy, on the other hand, aims to entertain and often features humorous situations and happy resolutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of play is characterized by exaggerated emotions and action, often ending in a happy resolution?

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Farce is a type of play that relies on physical humor and slapstick to produce laughter.

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What is a fourth wall in a play?

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The main idea that a play dramatizes is called the ______.

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A ______ is a speech delivered by an actor directly to the audience, unheard by other characters in the play.

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Match the literary devices to their definitions:

<p>Alliteration = The repetition of consonant sounds within close proximity. Anthropomorphism = Giving human-like qualities to animals or inanimate objects. Metaphor = A direct relationship where one thing stands in for another. Personification = Giving human-like qualities to abstract concepts or inanimate objects. Onomatopoeia = Words that sound like the noises they describe. Oxymoron = A contradiction in terms. Irony = A situation where the outcome is unexpected or in contrast to what is expected. Foreshadowing = Hints or clues about future events. Symbolism = The use of objects or images to represent abstract ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Drama

A story meant to be performed onstage, revealing human experiences and circumstances.

Character

A person created by the playwright to carry the action, speech, ideas, and emotions of the play.

Conflict

A struggle between two opposing forces or people.

Plot

A series of related events in a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

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Exposition

The part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and initial conflict.

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Rising Action

The events leading up to the climax, increasing tension and conflict.

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Climax

The most intense point of the story, where the conflict reaches its peak.

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Falling Action

The events that follow the climax, resolving the conflict.

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Denouement

The final resolution of the story, where loose ends are tied up.

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Theme

The main idea or message the play conveys about its subject.

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Dialogue

Conversation between characters, the words they speak in the play.

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Literary Device

A technique used by authors to convey meaning and create effects in writing.

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Alliteration

Repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity in a sentence or phrase.

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Anthropomorphism

Giving human characteristics to animals or inanimate objects.

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Blank Verse

Non-rhyming poetry written in iambic pentameter.

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Creative License

Exaggerating or altering facts for artistic effect in fiction.

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Dramatic Irony

When the audience knows something important that the characters in the story don't.

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Exposition

A section where the author explains something, usually important background information.

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Figurative Language

Language where words have a meaning different from their literal meaning.

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Foreshadowing

Hints or clues about future events in a story.

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Hyperbole

Exaggerated descriptions for emphasis.

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Imagery

Language that creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind, using senses.

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Irony (Situational)

When an event happens that is unexpected and opposite of what was expected.

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Metaphor

Comparing two things directly, saying one is the other.

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Onomatopoeia

Words that sound like the noises they describe.

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Oxymoron

Contradictory terms used together.

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Paradox

A situation that seems impossible because of contradictory elements.

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Parallelism

Using similar language, structures, or ideas in different parts of a text.

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Personification

Giving human qualities to inanimate objects.

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Repetition

Repeating a word, phrase, or structure for emphasis.

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Simile

Comparing two things indirectly, using 'like' or 'as.'

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Symbolism

Using objects or images to represent abstract ideas.

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Verbal Irony

Saying something but meaning the opposite.

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Study Notes

Drama (Play)

  • Drama, or play, is a narrative or verse intended for performance.
  • It reveals human conditions and circumstances.

Elements of Drama

1. Characters

  • Characters are created by the playwright to embody action, language, ideas, and emotions.
  • Well-developed characters possess many traits.

2. Conflict

  • Conflict is a struggle between opposing characters or forces.

3. Plot (Events)

  • The plot is a series of related events, including conflict, climax, and resolution.
  • It encompasses the incidents encountered by the characters.
    • Exposition
    • Rising Action
    • Climax
    • Falling Action
    • Resolution/Denouement

4. Theme

  • Theme is the central idea or message of the play.

5. Dialogue

  • Dialogue is the conversation between characters.
  • It represents the lines intended to be spoken.

Literary Techniques/Devices

  • Literary devices are specific aspects of literature, recognizable, analyzable, and interpretable.
  • Literary techniques are specific language constructions used by authors. They are usually applied to a single word or phrase, or a group of words, and appear in specific places.
    • Alliteration: Repetition of consonant sounds.
    • Anthropomorphism: Animals or inanimate objects depicted as human.
    • Blank verse: Unrhymed iambic pentameter.
    • Creative license: Alteration of facts for a specific effect in a fictional context.
    • Dialogue: A conversation between characters.
    • Dramatic irony: The audience knows something that the characters don't.
    • Exposition: Information provided to explain background or context.
    • Figurative Language: Language used where the meaning is different from literal meaning. Includes metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification, etc.
    • Foreshadowing: Clues or hints about future events.
    • Hyperbole: Exaggeration
    • Iambic pentameter: Poetry with ten syllables (five iambs). Each line contains 10 syllables with a specific rhythm.
    • Imagery: Vivid description using sensory details (e.g., smell, taste, sound).
    • Irony (Situational Irony): An unexpected or contrasting outcome.
    • Metaphor: Direct comparison of unlike things without "like" or "as".
    • Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds.
    • Oxymoron: Contradictory terms together (e.g., "jumbo shrimp").
    • Paradox: A seemingly contradictory statement truth.
    • Parallelism: Similarity of structure in a sentence or paragraph.
    • Personification: Giving human qualities to inanimate objects.
    • Repetition: Repeating elements for emphasis.
    • Simile: Comparison of unlike things using "like" or "as".
    • Symbolism: Using objects or images to represent abstract ideas.
    • Verbal Irony: Saying something that means the opposite.

Additional Dramatic Techniques

  • Aside: Private remarks to audience only, without other characters hearing.
  • Soliloquy: A character speaks their thoughts aloud, no one else is present and listening
  • Monologue: A long speech by one character, often to other characters.
  • Dramatic Irony: Audience knows something the character does not.
  • Act: Major division in a play
  • Scene: A subdivision of an act
  • Fourth Wall: Imaginary wall between audience and actors
  • Types of Plays:
    • Tragedy
    • Comedy
    • Melodrama
    • Farce

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