Drama

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Action
The movement or development of the plot or story in a play
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Antagonist
The opponent of the hero or main character of a drama who often opposes and competes with the protagonist
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Arena Stage
Type of stage without a frame or arch separating the stage from the auditorium, in which the audience surrounds the stage area
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Aside
Lines spoken by an actor to the audience that are not supposed to be heard by the actors onstage.
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Business
A piece of unscripted or improvised action, often comic in intention, used to establish a character.
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Comdey
A play that treats characters and situations in a humorous way.
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Conflict
The internal or external struggle between opposing forces, ideas or interests that creates tension.
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Contrast
The dynamic use of opposites
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Ensemble
The dynamic interaction of the performers involved in a theatrical production
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Gesture
Any movement of the actors body to convey meaning
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Interaction
The action or relationship among two or more characters
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Irony
An implied difference between what is said and wha is meant. Examples include, dramatic, situational and verbal irony.
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Mime
Acting without words
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Motivation
The reason behind a character's behaviour.
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Movement
Stage blocking or the movements of the actors onstage during a performance.
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Antagonist

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The opponent of the hero or main character of a drama who often opposes and competes with the protagonist

Card 3

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Arena Stage

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Card 4

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Aside

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Card 5

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Business

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