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realism
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Present life as it is, but not all the details are given
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genre
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classifying plkays into types such as tragedy, comedy, farce, etc.
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naturalism
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style that attempts to duplicate life or transfer actual life to the stage
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satire
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gentle mockery (making fun of) for the purpose of reform (changing things)
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low comedy
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humor that depends of physical actions
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derision
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making fun of people or institutions for the purpose of reform (changing them)
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burlesque
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derisive imitation (low comedy) that depends on baetings, accidents and vulgarity for its humor
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automaticism
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visual or verbal gag that is repeated many times
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catharsis
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purging or cleaning of emotions, the release of emotional tension
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theatricalism
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treatment of a play that constantly reminds the audience they are in a theater (not real life)
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character comedy
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play where humor involves the actions and exxentricites of the central or main character
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romantic comedy
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a comedy based on the humor of the problems of the hero and heroine and their love for each other
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Incongruity
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humor by showing different or opposing parts together such as a tennis shoe worn with a formal gown
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situation comedy
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comedy whose humor comes from putting the main characters in an unusual situation or setting.
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surprise
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humor through the unexpected
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neoclassicism
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Popular during Italian Renaissance with a 5 act play that was unified (together)
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high comedy
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humor through verbal wit that appeals to the intellect or brain
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formalism
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using the physical appears of the state rather than a designed set. Using only what is necessary
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sightlines
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line of vision for the audience based on how well they can see the action of the play from their seats
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comedy of manners
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a play based on the things the upper class does wrong based on accepted manners and morals.
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character inconsistency
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a comedy that results from a trait that does not fit the character's personality
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symbolism
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a style that presents life in terms of an allegory (where the story or item has two meanings)
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expressionism
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a style that shows the audience the personal thoughts and workings of the mind of the character
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representational
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stage centered, actors do not acknowledge the audience, but try to duplicate real life
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romanticism
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characterized by freedom, gracefulness, and a belief that all men are good
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constructivism
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Including in the setting only those elements that are necessary to the action of the play
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exaggeration
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humor through overstatement and intensification
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impressionism
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director and designer emphasize one idea through the setting and the script
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