Dramatic exposition – the author telling you
background information about characters or
setting that will help you understand the play
Stage directions – description of setting so that
when the play is being performed, the producer/
director knows what the stage (set) should look
like for each act and or/scene
Direct characterization – an author directly states
character traits or attributes
Indirect characterization – developing a character
through the character’s speech, thoughts, actions,
physical description, or reactions of other
characters
Dynamic character – a character who transforms
or changes
Static character – a character who stays the same