ELA: Romeo& Juliet Flashcards
Monologue
long speech by one actor
Dialogue
Conversation between 2 actors
Soliloquy
Speaking one’s thoughts aloud
Stage directions
Instructions in a play
Act
a squence of continuos Action
Scene
Part of a play defined by elements ( rising action of climax)
Archetype
Situations or characters repeated multiple times
Plot
arrangement of events
Script
adjustment of story for the purpose of stage perfomance
Romeo is a
Monatgue
Romeo’s tragic flaw and personality traits are
- Passionate
- Emotional
- Loves a lot
Hamartia
tragic flaw
Juliet is a
Capulet
Is arranged marriage good?
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Summary of Act 1
- Montague and Capulet bite thumb at each other which leads to a fight
- The prince says if they fight more they will be executed.
3.Romeo is in love with Rosaline and Mercutio says that they should crasha Capulet Party so he feels better - Paris asks for Juliet’s hand in marriage
- Juliet and Romeo meet ( love at first sight)
- They bothe learn that eachother are from the enermy houses.
Tragic story should have
Tragic hero
Tragic flaw
Tragic Story ( rise & fall)
Elements of supernatural
Tragic hero’s quality
Exceptional people from high society
Contribute to own destruction
Something in them is wasted