Romeo and Juliet Flashcards
Pro
Before
Iogue
Speaking
Prologue
an introduction to a book or play
Sonnet
A poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having ten syllables per line.
Civil
Cultured and polite as relating to being Civilized
Star- Crossed
Thwarted by bad luck
Mis
Wrong or incorrectly
Oxymoron
an oxymoron is a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are put together for effect
Unrequited love
if something is unrequited, it is not returned therefore unrequited love is when the person you love does not return the love to you in other words he/she is not in love with you
Dis
away or apart
Disposition
frame of mined or attitude
Valant
brave full of courage
extended metaphor
a figure of speech where a metaphor comparison between two unlike things goes on for several lines
consent
to agree to do or allow something
fate
the development of events outside of a person’s control destiny
free will
the ability to make your own choices to act voluntarily
post
Behind after later
cunning
skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner, as in danger
peril
danger
vow
to make a promise
imagery figurative language
Imagery is a type of figurative language that appeals to the senses the descriptions can be about living things or inanimate objects
Dramatic irony figurative language
when the audience or reader knows something that the actors on stage or characters don’t
dishonorable
lacking honor shameful
valor
Strength of mined or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger bravely
woe
great sorrow or distress