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