Literary Terms and Definitions for The Tempest

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Antagonist

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A person who actively opposes or is hostile towards someone.

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Colonialism

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The action of taking over or taking control over the indigenous people of an area.

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Comedy

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Entertainment intended to make the audience laugh.

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Didactic

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Intended to teach or provide a moral.

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Enslave

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To make someone a slave.

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Foreshadows

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A warning or hint of a future event.

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Iambic pentameter

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The rhythm of a line of verse; like a heartbeat, with one soft beat and one strong beat repeated five times.

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Imagery

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Visually descriptive language.

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Loyalty

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To have loyalty is to be faithful or committed to someone or a set of beliefs.

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Oppressive

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A situation or circumstance that is cruel, brutal or ruthless.