Romeo Amd Juliet Flashcards

(10 cards)

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What is Soliloquy

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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.

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Tragic protagonists

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The main characters of a tragic play

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Antagonist

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An opponent or enemy.

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Extended Metaphor

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A metaphor that is developed in great detail.

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Hubris

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Arrogant pride

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Unrequited love

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Loving someone who doesn’t love you back

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Dramatic irony

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implications of a situation , speech, etc, are understood audience but not by the characters in the play.

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Monologue

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A monologue is a long speech which is spoken by one person

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Impetuous

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To act quickly and suddenly without thinking or being
careful

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Volatile

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A situation that is volatile is likely to change suddenly and unepectedy

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