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What is the definition of 'Act' in a play?
Which term describes a struggle between a character and some obstacle?
What does 'Catharsis' refer to in the context of tragedy?
What is the purpose of a 'Chorus' in dramatic works?
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What is 'Hamartia' in literature?
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Which term refers to the final resolution or outcome of a plot?
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What does 'Personification' achieve in literature?
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In dramatic structure, what marks the turning point and often the peak of conflict?
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Study Notes
Key Dramatic Terms
- Act: A major division of a play.
- Action: A play consists of a series of actions.
- Allegory: A story with a hidden meaning beneath the literal one.
- Anagnorisis: A character's recognition or discovery, often in a tragedy. For example, a hero realizing the reason for their downfall.
- Catharsis: Aristotle's term for the release of emotions like pity and fear experienced during a tragedy.
- Chorus: A group of singers, dancers, or actors who comment on the events in a play.
- Climax: The peak point of conflict in a play, often the moment of greatest tension in the plot.
- Comedy: A type of drama that aims to entertain and ends with a happy resolution.
- Conflict: A struggle between a character and an obstacle or between internal forces, such as conflicting desires.
- Crisis: A crucial moment of heightened conflict that leads to the turning point in the plot.
- Dénouement: The resolution or outcome of the plot, often referred to as the "unknotting."
- Event: Anything that happens in a play. When one event triggers another, they together form an action.
- Exposition: Introductory material that introduces the characters, setting, and situation.
- Gesture: A physical movement, especially in a play, used to emphasize character feelings or intentions.
- Hamartia: A flaw in the tragic hero, or an error made by them that contributes to their downfall.
- Logic: The science of reasoning.
- Melodrama: A play with a sensational plot that uses exaggerated emotions to draw the audience in.
- Mime: Using body movement and facial expressions to communicate meaning without words.
- Motivation: The driving force behind a character's actions, what they desire or want to achieve.
- Obstacle: A hindrance that prevents a character from achieving their goals.
- Personification: Using a human character to represent an abstract idea or concept.
- Plot: The sequence of events in a narrative or dramatic work.
- Protagonist: The main character in any literary work, often referred to as the hero or heroine.
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Test your understanding of essential dramatic terms that shape plays and performances. This quiz covers concepts such as act, climax, conflict, and catharsis. Perfect for students of drama and theater enthusiasts!
