Dramatic Significance戏剧的意义.pptVIP

Deus ex ma·chi·na ?( ks m? k -n , -n? , m k -n ) n. 1. In Greek and Roman drama, a god lowered by stage machinery to resolve a plot or extricate the protagonist from a difficult situation. 2. An unexpected, artificial, or improbable character, device, or event introduced suddenly in a work of fiction or drama to resolve a situation or untangle a plot. 3. A person or event that provides a sudden and unexpected solution to a difficulty. The speaker; To whom the speaker is addressing; Its meaning, or what is being said, in your own words; And most importantly, its significance to the play as a whole. The speaker; To whom the speaker is addressing; Its meaning, or what is being said, in your own words; 4. And most importantly, its significance to the play as a whole. Individually …. Review Acts 3/4 Find one quote for each of the listed dramatic significance purposes. Using the steps we have reviewed in class for dramatic significance discuss each quote. Write down your answers and pass in. * * Dramatic Significance: A close reading of theatrical excerpts “Dramatic Significance” refers to the function and importance of a scene, character, incident, and speech (dialogue, soliloquy, or aside) Determining Dramatic Significance Does the quotation: 1. Advance the plot: Plot = series of related events that make up a story. Advancing plot = because of this, something else will happen 2. Establish a conflict: Internal – character has internal struggle concerning emotion decision External – two or more characters have a struggle External – person vs. nature or person vs. society 3. Illustrate a literary device: foreshadowing irony: dramatic, verbal, situational imagery atmosphere/mood figurative language: simile, metaphor, hyperbole, alliteration, personification, onomatopoeia 4. Reveal characterization: Show us a significant personality trait of a certain character or show character development Through actions and speech of character (direct) Through action