Streetcar Terminology

Cards (22)

  • What is stichomythia?
    The back and forth dialogue between characters
  • What is aposiopesis?
    A stop in dialogue from an unwillingness or inability to continue
  • How is stichomythia used in Streetcar?

    To create tension
  • What is epizeuxis?

    Repetition with no words in between
  • What is meant by poetic realism?
    A romantic approach to normality
  • What is meant by vernacular?

    Language used by the common man to provide extra information about the character
  • What is pragmatographia?
    Verbal scene painting
  • What is anagnorisis?

    The moment of realisation by the tragic protagonist
  • What is diacope?

    Repetition with words in between
  • What is divergence?
    Speaking differently to create a gap between characters
  • What is convergence?

    Speaking similarly to create a connection between characters
  • What is a minor sentence?

    A sentence with no main verb
  • What is symbolism?
    Using smaller thing to represent a bigger concept
  • Examples of motifs through the play:
    Paper
    Light
    Clothing and colour
    Bathing and purification
    Death
    Alcohol
  • What is the difference between diegetic and non-diegetic sound?
    Diegetic sound can be heard by the characters, non-diegetic sound is only heard by the audience
  • What is meant by microcosm?
    A small-scale representation of something larger
  • What is plastic theatre?
    Using props and costumes to reflect emotions and key symbolism
  • What is a hamartia?
    Tragic, fatal flaw
  • What is hubris?
    Excessive pride
  • What is a dramatic construct?
    Anything which contributes to tension and story (e.g. characters, scene length, events)
  • What is the difference between domestic and classical tragedy?
    Domestic - Low impact on community
    Classical - High impact on community
  • What is the Southern Gothic?
    • Set in the deep South
    Mental health, isolation and intense emotion
    • Innocence surrounded by corruption and decay