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Plot

The structure of the story, including Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.

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Characters

The people or figures in the drama, characterized by their personality traits and roles.

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Theme

The main idea or message of the play.

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Dialogue

Conversations between characters that help develop the plot.

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Setting

The time and place where the drama takes place.

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Conflict

The struggle between characters or forces.

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Audience

The group of people who watch the drama.

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Mood & Atmosphere

The emotional tone created through dialogue, music, and setting.

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Symbolism

Objects or figures that represent deeper meanings, like a crown symbolizing power.

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Stage Directions

Instructions for the movement, tone, or actions of characters.

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Monologue

A long speech by a single character.

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Soliloquy

A speech delivered alone on stage, revealing inner thoughts.

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Aside

A short comment to the audience that other characters do not hear.

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Dramatic Irony

When the audience knows something the characters do not.

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Folk Tales

Traditional stories passed down orally, often containing moral lessons.

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Survival & Resistance

Themes in folk tales related to stories passed down during slavery.

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Colonial Influences

The blending of European storytelling methods with African tales.

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Argumentative Essay

An essay structure that presents a claim and supports it with evidence.

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Introduction

The part of an argumentative essay that includes the thesis statement.

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Body Paragraphs

Sections in an argumentative essay that present arguments and evidence.

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Counterarguments

Addressing opposing views in an argumentative essay.

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Conclusion

The part of an argumentative essay that restates the argument and reinforces key points.

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Ti-Jean

The main character in Derek Walcott's "Ti-Jean and His Brothers".

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Colonial struggle

A theme in Caribbean literature that highlights the challenges of colonialism.

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Resistance

A theme reflecting the fight against oppression, often seen in Caribbean narratives.

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Historical Context

The background of slave rebellions and Caribbean colonialism relevant to the analysis of plays.

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