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5847369773catharsis (noun)the act or process of releasing a strong emotion (such as pity or fear) especially by expressing it in an art form0
5847375990hubris (noun)exaggerated pride or self-confidence1
5847383039drama (noun)a composition in verse or prose intended to portray life or character or to tell a story usually involving conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue and typically designed for theatrical performance2
5847393572tragedy (noun)a serious drama typically describing a conflict between the protagonist and a superior force (as destiny) and having a sorrowful or disastrous conclusion that elicits pity or terror3
5847409160tragic hero (noun)a great or virtuous character in a character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat4
5847417748hamartia (noun)a fatal flaw leading to the downfsll of a tragic hero or heroine5
5847422087nemesis (noun)a formidable and usually victorious rival or opponent6
5847428390catastrophethe final event of the dramatic action especially of a tragedy7
5847432092antistrophe (noun)a returning movement in Greek choral dance exactly answering to a previous strophe8
5847443401foil (noun)-someone or something that serves as a contrast to another -character that prevents protagonist from succeeding9
5847452560soliloquy (noun)a dramatic monologue that represents a series of unspoken reflections10
5847456412aside (noun)an utterance meant to be inaudible to someone; especially : an actor's speech heard by the audience but supposedly not by other characters11

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