English asssement revision Flashcards
What does Soliloquy mean?
A Soliloquy is a speech in a play in which an actor speaks to herself or himself and to the audience, rather than to another actor.
What does Tragic protagonists
mean?
The main characters in a tragic play.
What does antagonist mean?
The opponent or enemy.
What does extended metaphor mean?
A metaphor that is developed in great detail.
What does hubris mean?
Arrogant pride.
What does unrequited love mean
Loving someone who doesn’t love you back.
Dramatic irony
The implications of a situation,speech,etc are understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play
Monologue
A monologue is a long speech which is spoken by one person
Impetuous
To act quickly and suddenly without thinking or being careful
Volatile
A situation that is volatile is likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly.
