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Aside |
Character briefly explains private thoughts to the audience that other characters cannot hear |
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Catharsis |
Calming release of tension |
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Chorus |
A group of performers who sing, dance, and comment on events |
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Exodos |
The final scene that concludes a tragedy |
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Monologue |
When a character speaks at length to silent listeners |
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Odes |
Songs by the chorus in a tragedy that divide scenes |
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Soliloquy |
A character alone on stage reveals private thoughts |
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Tragedy |
Drama that shows the downfall of the main character |
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Tragic flaw |
A mistaken action or defect in character |
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Tragic hero |
Character who contains a flaw that leads to his/her downfall |