Grade 9 Glossary Flashcards
What is hamartia
a fatal flaw of a character that leads to their downfall
What is hubris
excessive pride or arrogance, often leading to a fall
What is denouement
the closing action of the play, bringing in all of the different themes together
What is peripeteia
a sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances
What is ambiguity
phrases with more than one meaning
What is personification
giving non-human things human qualities or characteristics
What is pastoral imagery
imagery employing nature and specifically farming imagery
What is a soliloquy
speeches only meant to be heard by the audience; they tell us directly about a character’s thoughts and feelings
What is dramatic irony
when the audience knows more than the characters
What does Jacobean mean
the era of James I (1603 - 1625)
What is meta-theatrical conciousness
when a character recognises that they are in a play and they address the ironic and superficial nature of reality
