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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