English HT6 Flashcards
(30 cards)
Who was William Shakespeare?
A famous English playwright, poet, and actor who lived from 1564 to 1616.
What is the Elizabethan era?
A period in British history during the reign of Elizabeth I, from 1558 to 1603.
What is The Globe Theatre?
A famous London theatre where many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed.
What does a patriarchal society mean?
A society where men are in control.
What is an arranged marriage?
A marital union where the bride and groom are selected by individuals other than the couple themselves, particularly by family.
What is an extended metaphor?
A long metaphorical comparison that can last an entire poem, novel, or play.
What is a pun?
A comedic phrase that plays off the sounds and double meanings of words.
What is imagery in literature?
Language that creates a clear image in your mind, such as religious or violent imagery.
What does atmosphere refer to in a piece of writing?
The mood of a place or situation, for example, a tense atmosphere.
What is tone in writing?
The attitude your words employ.
What are connotations?
Feelings or ideas suggested by a word in addition to its basic meaning.
What are themes in literature?
The central ideas that a piece of writing explores.
What is a prologue?
A passage at the beginning of a play that usually tells you background details.
What is a tragedy in drama?
A genre of drama based on human suffering and the sorrowful events that befall a main character.
What is a sonnet?
A fourteen-line poem written in iambic pentameter.
What is a soliloquy?
When a character in a play speaks directly to the audience, expressing their inner thoughts.
What is dramatic irony?
When the audience is aware of something that the characters do not know.
What is an epilogue?
A speech, often in verse, addressed to the audience by one or more of the actors at the end of a play.
What is an act in a play?
A section of a play.
What is a scene in a play?
A section within an act.
What is a feud?
A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute.
What does masculinity refer to?
Qualities and attributes regarded as characteristic of men.
What is honour?
Personal integrity.
What is conflict?
A fight, battle, disagreement, or struggle.
