romeo and juliet Flashcards
pro
before
logue
speaking
prologue
an introduction to a book or play
sonnet
A poem of fourteen lines using any number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having ten syllables per line
civil
vultured and polite as relating to being civilized
star crossed
thwarted by bad luck
mis
wrong or incorrectly
oxymoron
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
dis
away or apart
dispostion
frame of mind or attitude
valiant
brave, full of courage
extended metaphor
a figure of speech where a metaphor (comparison of two unlike things) that goes on for several lines
consent
allow someone to do something
fate
the development of events outside of a persons control; destiny
freewill
the abildity to make ur own choices to ack how you want
prefix: post
behind, after , later
cunning
skill employed ina shrewd of sly manner, as in deceiving
peril
danger
vow
make a promise
imagery
a type of figurative languge that appeals to the senses. The descriptions can be about living things or inanimate objects
dramatic irony
when the audience knows something the acotrs dont
dishonorable
lacking honor , shameful
valor
strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger bravely