English: Glossary Flashcards
Memorize definitions (30 cards)
Fate
The development of events outside a person’s control, viewed as fixed by supernatural power
Feud
A long, angry fight or quarel between two people or two groups
meet-cute
The first encounter between two characters that leads to the development of a romantic relationship between them
Mercurial
Changing moods quickly and often
Impulsive
Acting or doing something without forethought
Soliloquy
A speech given by a character on stage to themselves
Hamartia
Fatal flaw: a weakness that leads to your downfall
Ingenious
Innocent and unsuspecting
Infatuation
An intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something
Stagecraft
The technical aspect of theatrical production, including the design, construction, and management of sets, props, lightning, sound, costumes and special effects.