Y8 MOY Flashcards
1
Q
What is Soliloquy
A
A soliloquy is a speech in a play in which an actor speaks to himself or herself and to the audience,
rather than to another actor.
2
Q
Tragic protagonists
A
The main characters in a tragic play
3
Q
Protagonists
A
The main characters in a play
4
Q
Antagonist
A
An opponent or enemy
5
Q
Extended Metaphore
A
A metaphor that is developed in great detail.
6
Q
Hubris
A
Arrogant Pride
7
Q
Unrequited love
A
Loving someone who doesnt love you back
8
Q
Dramatic Irony
A
The implications of a situation, speech, etc, are understood by the audience but not the characters in a play.
9
Q
Monologue
A
A monologue is a long speech spoken by one person
10
Q
Impetuous
A
To act quickly and suddenly without thinking or being careful.
11
Q
Volatile
A
A situation that is volatile is likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly.
