Romeo and Juliet Pre Reading Flashcard

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What are directions in the text of a drama that allow actors and directors to stage the drama and readers to 'see' the action?

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Stage Directions: These are typically italicized and explain how characters should look, speak, move, and behave.

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What was Shakespeare's theater called?

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The Globe: This was the name of the theater where many of Shakespeare's plays were performed.

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What is an error in judgment on the part of a tragic hero that sets the events of a tragic plot into motion?

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Tragic Flaw: This is a character trait that leads to the downfall of the hero.

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What does 'anon' mean?

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Soon: This term indicates that something will happen in a short time.

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What is it called when the opposite of what is expected happens?

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Situational Irony: This occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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What is a speech given by a character alone on stage called?

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Soliloquy: This is a device used to reveal a character's thoughts and feelings.

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What is a brief remark made by a character that is not heard by other characters?

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Aside: This allows the audience to hear the character's thoughts without other characters knowing.

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What is a long speech by one character to other characters called?

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Monologue: This is a speech that expresses the thoughts of a single character.

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What is the term for a struggle between opposing forces in a story?

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Conflict: This is a central element in a narrative that drives the plot.

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What is the term for a character's main weakness or flaw?

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Tragic Flaw: This is often a key element in a tragedy that leads to the character's downfall.