Dramatic Element Terms

3. a play which tells the downfall of a tragic hero
5. a part of an act defined with characters or setting
6. a flaw in the tragic hero or a tragedy that brings the hero to ruin or sorrow, also known as a tragic flaw
8. a humorous character or incident in a serious literary work or drama, intended to relieve dramatic tension
10. a long speech, by one character or group, other characters can hear
11. when a character says something really brief to him/herself, usually funny, other characters can't hear

1. part of a play defined by elements such as exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
2. an instruction written into the script, indicating stage actions
4. someone of noble birth or great fame who's tragic flaw causes them to have a downfall and learn from the consequences
5. a character is talking to themselves on stage, allowing the audience to gain access to inner thoughts other characters can't hear
7. the place and time where the events of the drama are taking place
9. an introduction or preface, usually a poem recited to introduce a play