semester 2 exam Flashcards
(50 cards)
how a play is divided, all shakepeare plays have 5 ____ and _____ 3 is the climax
Act
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
Allusion
a remark was spoken by one character to another that other characters are not supposed to hear
Aside
the person who recited the prologue in romeo and juliet
Chorus
give the reader or audience an emotional break from the tension and heavy mood of a serious or tragic plot
Comic relief
2 consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme
couplet
when the audience knows something character dont
dramatic irony
the cause or will that determines events (Destiny)
fate
hints or clues about what is to come
foreshadowing
5 feet in a line, 10 syllables in each line
iambic pentameter
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
imagery
contrast from what is expected versus reality
irony
a comparison between 2 things that are not alike but have something in common.
metaphor
a statement that appears to contradict its self but that on closer examination reveals the truth. (My only love sprung from my only hate).
paradox
a play on words usually involves homophones
pun
ideas or behavior actions customs are ridiculed to make society better.
satire
a speech delivered while the speaker is alone calculated to inform that audience of what is passing through the speakers mind
soliloquy
a poem that has a specific form
sonnet
each one has a tragic hero whose character has a fatal flaw or weakness always ends with a lot of death
tragedy
overarching message of a text, or dramatic production
theme
not having any serious purpose or value.
(of a person) carefree and not serious.
frivolous
a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
sycophant
having knowlege of or being aware
cognizant
self important, irritatingly grand
pompous
