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