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