Dramatic Conventions

Introduction to a literary work.

"The sun smiled on that summer day" is an example of

Device used to hint towards an event occurring later in the story.

Long speech where character speaks thoughts aloud to another character.

Type of drama that usually ends in death/terrible events.

"The cyclist was 'two tired' to win the race" is an example of...

"That state has a lot of electrical votes" is an example of

A short comment or speech that a character delivers directly to the audience. 

Jumbo shrimp is an example of

What's Ms. Visconti's favorite color?

Long speech used to reveal the innermost thoughts of a character. Directed towards audience.

Using objects to signify ideas and qualities other than the literal sense.

What is the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?

Meter in which Romeo and Juliet is written.

A character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character 

When the audience knows more than the characters on stage.