Dramatic Devices Vocabulary Builder

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Across
  1. 3. Leading character
  2. 5. A remark intended to be heard by the audience, but not by all other characters on stage
  3. 8. Two contrasting ideas used together
  4. 10. Using actions and movements for expression
  5. 12. Use of a contrasting character or plot to highlight particular qualities in the primary narrative / protagonists
  6. 14. Nearness
  7. 15. The enemy / rival
  8. 16. Revealing of background information
Down
  1. 1. Use of humour to expose or criticise others (usually political figures)
  2. 2. When the audience knows something that other characters don't
  3. 4. A long speech made by one character
  4. 6. Using conflicting ideas / characters for interest
  5. 7. Exaggeration for effect
  6. 9. A group of characters leave the stage
  7. 10. Playing on the different meanings of a word or similar sounding word
  8. 11. Open to interpretation in a rude or risqué way
  9. 13. A character speaking their thoughts aloud