| 8212080354 | Act | A way to divide an opera, play, or other drama. | 0 | |
| 8212080355 | Antagonist | The bad guy/villain. | 1 | |
| 8212080356 | Aside | When a characters dialogue is spoken but not heard by other characters on the stage. | 2 | |
| 8212083334 | Catastrophe | The final action that completes the unravelling of a plot. | 3 | |
| 8212083335 | Catharsis | An emotional discharge from which form which one can achieve a state of emotional or moral renewal. | 4 | |
| 8212086085 | Dynamic Character | A character that undergoes an inner change or growth. | 5 | |
| 8212088491 | Flat Character | Characters that are relatively uncomplicated. Readers will always know what to expect from them. | 6 | |
| 8212088492 | Round Character | Characters that are complex, multifaceted, and are always surprising readers with their personalities. | 7 | |
| 8212091604 | Static Character | A character that does not undergo change throughout the story. | 8 | |
| 8212091605 | Stock Character | A stereotypical fictional characters whom audiences recognize from frequent recurrences in a particular literary tradition. | 9 | |
| 8212093660 | Climax | The highest and most intense point in the story. Usually followed by the resolution to the conflict. | 10 | |
| 8212093661 | Comedy | Amusing and satirical in it's tone. Mostly having a cheerful ending with comedic elements. | 11 | |
| 8212097348 | Hamartia | An error that results in a tragic downfall of a hero. (Generic) | 12 | |
| 8212100215 | Dramatic Irony | When the audience knows more than the characters. | 13 | |
| 8212232985 | Hubris | Extreme pride and arrogance that results in a downfall of a character. (Specific) | 14 |
AP Literature: DRAMA VOCABULARY Flashcards
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