Romeo & Juliet Flashcard #3 - Diagnostic!

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What is Iambic Pentameter?

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A pattern of rhythm of syllable emphasis.

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In which act of a Shakespearean play does the climax occur?

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3rd act.

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How should the title 'Don’t Shoot the Mockingbird' be formatted in MLA style?

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Don’t Shoot the Mockingbird

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What does the term 'impute' mean in the context of the quote: 'And not impute this yielding to light love'?

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To connect or credit.

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What is a couplet in poetry?

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Two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme.

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Define 'alliteration'.

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is a stanza?

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What is the purpose of a prologue in a play?

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To introduce the story and provide background information.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the significance of the 'tragic flaw' in a character?

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A character trait that leads to the downfall of the protagonist.