Hamlet terms to know

Question 1

the main character is led to his/her demise through one of three things: 1. his own choices and actions 2.The intervention of gods or fate 3. A combination of the two

Answer 1

tragedy

Question 2

the main character’s greatest strength or weakness - that lead to his/her demise

Answer 2

tragic flaw

Question 3

the character that is the exact oppostie of the main character

Answer 3

dramatic foil

Question 4

when the audience knows what is happening, but the characters do not

Answer 4

dramatic irony

Question 5

a brief remark giving us insight into that character’s inner thoughts about someone or something, could be to the audience or to one or two players quietly

Answer 5

aside

Question 6

a long speech to other characters given by one of the players

Answer 6

monologue

Question 7

a longer speech, normally from the hero, that reveals the inner thoughts and workings of the mind

Answer 7

soliloquy