script
the written form, made up of dialogue spoken by the characters and stage directions that explain the setting and tell the actors how to give expression to emotional and physical movements.
spectacle
the visual portrayal of meaning, providing unique elements such as lighting, costumes, props, music and sound effects
comedy
a lighthearted or humorous work that typical presents characters with limitations and misunderstandings
tragedy
portrays the fall of a person of high status, such as a king or a god. It celebrates the courage and dignity of a tragic hero in the face of inevitable doom
playwright
author of a play
exposition
background information
stage directions
notes included in a play that describe how something should be performed on stage, it helps the director guide the actors
character
an individual who takes part in the action of a literary work
protagonist
another name for the main character
antagonist
who goes against the main character
foil
a character whose traits contrast with and therefore highlight the traits of another character
irony
the difference between appearance and reality
dramatic irony
when something is known by the reader or audience but unknown to the character
verbal irony
when a character says one thing, but means another
irony of situation
when an event occurs that violates the expectations of the characters, the reader, or the audience
dialogue
conversation between two or more characters
monologue
character speaks aloud or directly to the audience or another character in the play
soliloquy
character is alone on stage speaking his or her thoughts
aside
character literally turn to the audience and comments on the situation, could have a humorous effect
motif
a recurring element or pattern, such as the notion of embarking on a quest or being transformed from one state to another
