| A | B |
|---|
| soliloquy | solo speech without others listening |
| aside | speaking directly to the audience |
| monologue | solo speech with others listening |
| tragic hero | noble, but flawed, individual |
| tragic flaw | weakness leading to downfall |
| foil | opposite characters |
| hubris | excessive pride |
| yard | pit where groundling stand |
| galleries | area with wooden benches for wealthier patrons |
| tiring house | backstage area with dressing rooms and storage |
| "Heavens" | canopy over stage with trapdoor |
| "Hell" | trapdoor leading to the cellar under the stage |
| "Earth" | main stage area |
| balcony | upper stage performing area |
| groundlings | poor patrons that stand to watch the show |
