Drama Terms

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What is an oxymoron?

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A type of figurative language that combines contradictory terms, such as 'deafening silence'.

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What is an aside in drama?

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A line spoken by an actor directly to the audience, not heard by other characters.

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What is a history play?

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A type of play that features real people and/or real events from history.

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What is a prologue?

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A story or introduction that sets the stage for the main story.

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What is a monologue?

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A longer speech by an actor to other characters on stage.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, typically alone on stage.

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What is dialogue?

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A conversation between two or more characters in a play.

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What is a tragedy in drama?

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A type of play that deals with serious themes and often ends in disaster for the main character.

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What is a comedy in drama?

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A type of play that is humorous and often has a happy ending.

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What is a farce?

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A comedic play that uses exaggerated situations and physical humor.