Romeo Amd Juliet Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is Soliloquy
A soliloquy is a speech in a play in which an actor speaks to him or herself and to the audience, rather than to another actor.
Tragic protagonists
The main characters of a tragic play
Antagonist
An opponent or enemy.
Extended Metaphor
A metaphor that is developed in great detail.
Hubris
Arrogant pride
Unrequited love
Loving someone who doesn’t love you back
Dramatic irony
implications of a situation , speech, etc, are understood audience but not by the characters in the play.
Monologue
A monologue is a long speech which is spoken by one person
Impetuous
To act quickly and suddenly without thinking or being
careful
Volatile
A situation that is volatile is likely to change suddenly and unepectedy