Dramatic Techniques

2. A figure of speech where a word or phrase is applied to an object or action that is not literally applicable.
4. The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot forward.
5. Background information provided at the beginning of the play to help the audience understand the context.
8. the Fourth Wall When characters acknowledge the presence of the audience, breaking the illusion of the play.
11. Creating a sense of anticipation or worry about what will happen next.
12. Type of monologue where a character speaks to themselves, revealing inner thoughts & feelings.
13. A recurring element, theme, or idea that has symbolic significance in the play.
14. A long speech by a single character, often used to express their thoughts aloud.
15. The choice of words and style of expression by the characters, revealing their personality and background.
16. Irony When the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension & suspense.
19. The emotional release experienced by the audience, typically at the end of a tragedy.

1. Placing two contrasting elements close together to highlight their differences.
3. Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story, building anticipation.
6. The speed at which the story progresses, affecting the mood and tension.
7. The underlying meaning or message in dialogue, not explicitly stated by the characters.
9. A brief remark by a character, directed to the audience, and unheard by other characters.
10. A scene set in a time earlier than the main story, providing background information.
11. Using symbols to represent larger concepts or ideas, adding deeper meaning to the narrative.
17. A narrative in which characters and events represent abstract ideas or concepts.
18. The turning point or most intense moment in the plot, leading to the resolution.