Drama Terms Crossword

A character is seen by the audience while remaining hidden from fellow actors.
An introduction to a play
A literary art form that recreates human life and emotions.
Usually the main character in a tragedy; of noble birth or great influence, but has a flaw or weakness that leads to his downfall.
A part of plot containing a series of conflicts and decisions by the characters, usually in the second act (rising action).
an object that stands for something else.
clues that suggest what might happen later in the plot
When the audience knows something that the characters do not
the central idea, message, or one of the main ideas underlying a literary work.
The method a writer uses to develop the personality of a character; includes direct statements, appearance, dialect, thoughts
A feeling of sympathy and deep sorrow for the misfortunes of others. Greek word for "suffering."
A drama or literary work in which the main character is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow
A struggle between two opposing forces:man vs man, man vs nature; man vs self (can be internal or external conflict)
Statement or situation that seems to be a contradiction but reveals a truth
personality characteristic that helps lead to a character's downfall)
a momentous tragic event, a violent ending in the final act of a tragic play
A character whose qualities contrast with those of another character. A writer might use a foil to emphasize or de-emphasize another character’s traits.
A character’s remark, either to the audience or to another character that others on stage are not supposed to hear. Its purpose is to reveal the character’s private thoughts.
A single person speaking alone– with or without an audience.
A speech that a character gives when he or she is alone on stage. Its purpose is to let the audience know what the character is thinking. This is a type of monologue.