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The underlying or implicit meaning, as of a literary work, which is not announced explicitly by the characters but is implicit in the dialogue or action.

The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions, especially through art.

A flaw in the protagonist of a tragedy that brings the protagonist to ruin or sorrow.

An imaginary wall that separates the audience from the performers, breaking it is when performers speak directly to the audience.

A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

The characters of a play, novel, or narrative.

A device often used in drama when a character speaks to himself or herself, relating thoughts and feelings, thereby also sharing them with the audience.

The quality of appearing to be true or real; likelihood or probability. Important for a critic to assess the believability within a play's context.

A literary technique, originally used in Greek tragedy, by which the full significance of a character's words or actions are clear to the audience or reader although unknown to the character.

Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to the downfall of a character within tragedies.

The final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved.

The method of presenting a play or a piece, including the design, scenery, acting, and timing, as well as the mood and atmosphere.

The insertion of important background information within a story; for example, information about the setting, characters' backstories, prior plot events, etc.

The willingness to suspend one's critical faculties and believe the unbelievable; sacrifice of realism and logic for the sake of enjoyment.