all my sons terminology

rhythm, stress/ intonation in speech

prosodics

body movements and gestures regarded as a form of non-verbal communication.

kinesics

how space and distance is used

proxemics

fillers, unintentional repetition, voiced/timed pauses, false starts + reformulation, repairs, hesitations

non fluency features

a dramatically sudden action or turn of events

coup de theatre

excessive pride or self confidence

hubris

a fatal mistake that a character makes that brings about their downfall

hamartia

a sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances

peripeteia

the point in which a principal character recognizes or discovers another character's true identity or the true nature of their own circumstances

anagnorisis

an event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering; a disaster

catastrophe

he process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions

catharsis

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

denouement

new state of balance or stability that emerges after a change or disruption in a system

new equilibrium

should occur within 24 hours to focus on a cohesive and complete, maintain a sense of immediacy and realism, and to avoid unnecessary delays in the narrative

unity of time

This principle emphasises a single, main plot with minimal subplots or extraneous events. The focus is on a cohesive and complete narrative, where every element contributes to the central story

unity of action

the play should take place in a single location or a limited number of locations. creates a sense of spatial consistancy, allows thee audience to focus on narrative without being distracted by a change of scene

unity of place