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Which term refers to the solution and unraveling of the plot of a play?
Which term refers to the solution and unraveling of the plot of a play?
What is the term for a long speech given by a character to the audience or another character on stage?
What is the term for a long speech given by a character to the audience or another character on stage?
What is the term for the use of closeness or distance between characters to make a point?
What is the term for the use of closeness or distance between characters to make a point?
What is the term for a scene between two characters in a play?
What is the term for a scene between two characters in a play?
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What is the term for the use of masking in a play?
What is the term for the use of masking in a play?
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What is the term for a speech given by a character to the audience supposedly not heard by the characters on stage?
What is the term for a speech given by a character to the audience supposedly not heard by the characters on stage?
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Which term refers to the character who acts in opposition to the protagonist?
Which term refers to the character who acts in opposition to the protagonist?
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What is the term for a monologue where characters share their thoughts with the audience?
What is the term for a monologue where characters share their thoughts with the audience?
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What is the term for the authority or importance of a character in a play?
What is the term for the authority or importance of a character in a play?
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Which term refers to the instruction from the playwright to the actors and stage crew?
Which term refers to the instruction from the playwright to the actors and stage crew?
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What is the term for a piece of theatrical scenery used to conceal a part of the stage from the audience?
What is the term for a piece of theatrical scenery used to conceal a part of the stage from the audience?
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What is the term for a signal prompting an event in a performance, such as an actor's speech or entrance, lightning or sound effect?
What is the term for a signal prompting an event in a performance, such as an actor's speech or entrance, lightning or sound effect?
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Study Notes
Drama Terms
- The term for the solution and unraveling of the plot of a play is denouement.
- A long speech given by a character to the audience or another character on stage is called a soliloquy.
- The use of closeness or distance between characters to make a point is referred to as proxemics.
- A scene between two characters in a play is called a duologue.
- The use of masking in a play, where a character's face or part of their face is covered, is referred to as masking.
- A speech given by a character to the audience, supposedly not heard by the characters on stage, is called an aside.
- The character who acts in opposition to the protagonist is called the antagonist.
- A monologue where characters share their thoughts with the audience is called an internal monologue.
- The authority or importance of a character in a play is referred to as their status.
- The instruction from the playwright to the actors and stage crew is called a stage direction.
- A piece of theatrical scenery used to conceal a part of the stage from the audience is called a wing.
- A signal prompting an event in a performance, such as an actor's speech or entrance, lightning or sound effect, is called a cue.
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Test your knowledge of theatrical terms and techniques with this quiz! From understanding the role of the protagonist to analyzing the use of proxemics on stage, this quiz will challenge your understanding of theater jargon. Whether you're a seasoned theater-goer or just starting out, this quiz is sure to keep you on your toes!
