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| drama | A story written to be performed by actors |
| oral tradition | The passing of songs stories and poems from generation to generation by word of mouth which preserved Native American works |
| archetypal literary elements | Patterns of literature found around the world that make stories easier to remember and retell |
| satire | A writing that ridicules or criticizes individuals |
| act | A large unit of a play’s action |
| stage directions | Used by playwrights to give information about costumes lighting scenery properties the setting and the characters’ movements and ways of speaking |
| monologue | A speech delivered by a character in a play who is alone on stage |
| soliloquy | A speech delivered entirely by one person or character |
| Epigram | A brief pointed statement in prose or in verse |
| Stream of consciousness | A narrative technique that presents thoughts as if they were coming directly from a character’s mind |
| Scene | A small unit of action within an act of a play |
| Aside | Words spoken by an actor directly to the audience which are not meant to be heard by the other characters on stage during a play |
