Drama knowledge builder

Question 1

polysyndeton

Answer 1

when a sentence contains multiple coordinating conjunctions, typically ‘and’, in close succession resulting in emphasis

Question 2

consonant sounds

Answer 2

sounds made by partially or completely closing the vocal tract

Question 3

consonance

Answer 3

a repetition of consonant sounds, typically within or at the end of words.
e.g. the fair breeze blew, the white foam flew

Question 4

enjambment

Answer 4

a poetic device where a sentence or phrase continues beyond the end of a line or stanza without a pause, enhancing the flow and creating a sense of movement

Question 5

caesura

Answer 5

a break or pause (usually for sense) in the middle of a verse line
e.g. “to be or not to be- that is the question”

Question 6

parallelism

Answer 6

refers to sentences or paragraphs with consistent grammatical elements

Question 7

anthropomorphism

Answer 7

it is the attribution of human traits, feelings, and behaviours to inanimate objects, non human animals or nature

Question 8

catharsis

Answer 8

the process of releasing and thereby providing relief from strong or repressed emotions.
e.g. “music is a means of catharsis for them”

Question 9

situational irony

Answer 9

a type of irony where the opposite of what is expected happens, resulting in humorous or tragic consequences.
e.g. the local fire house has burnt to the ground, this is situational irony since this is the place which should be most safe from fire

Question 10

sibilance

Answer 10

a literary divice is which a hissing sound is made through the repetition of the consonant sounds like ‘s’,’sh’,’th’, ‘f’ etc. they wont create sibilance if they don’t create the ‘s’ sound.

Question 11

morality play

Answer 11

a play were the 7 deadly sins are committed