English Flashcards
1
Q
This is a speech in a play in which an actor speaks to himself or herself and to the audience, rather than to another actor.
A
Soliloquy
2
Q
The main characters of a tragic play
A
Tragic Protagonists
3
Q
An opponent or enemy
A
Antagonists
4
Q
A metaphor that is developed in great detail.
A
Extended metaphor
5
Q
Arrogant pride
A
Hubris
6
Q
Loving someone who doesn’t love you back
A
Unrequited love
7
Q
The implications of a situation, speech, etc, are understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play
A
Dramatic irony
8
Q
A long speech which is spoken by one person
A
Monologue
9
Q
To act quickly and suddenly without thinking or being careful.
A
Impetuous
10
Q
A situation that is _______ is likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly.
A
Volatile
