Romeo & Juliet Terms Review

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Symbol

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Represents something else, especially an abstract concept.

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Indirect Characterization

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Reveals personality through speech, actions, appearance.

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Irony (situational)

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Opposite of what is expected

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Simile

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Comparison using 'like' or 'as'

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Monologue

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A speech by one actor; a long talk by one person to others on stage.

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Dramatic Irony

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Audience knows something characters do not.

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Personification

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Human traits to objects/animals

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Pun example: Mercutio's dying words

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"Look for me tomorrow and you shall find me a grave man."

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Internal conflict

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Struggle between opposing needs, desires, or emotions within a character

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Rhyme

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Repetition of sounds at the end of words