Romeo and Juliet act 1-2 test Flashcards
1
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monologue
A
-A long speech by one actor in a play or film
- not dialogue
-does not require a response
-Ex. Queen Mab Speech by Mercutio
2
Q
Soliloquy
A
when characters address themselves or the audience while alone on stage
-usually, a speech
-not addressed to anyone in particular
3
Q
Aside
A
A remark sometimes a short speech, speaking to one character/the audience which is supposed to be inaudible to other characters.
4
Q
Motif
A
something that appears/shows up over and over again
-repeats
5
Q
Allusion
A
an indirect or passing reference to something commonly known.
-Ex. Religion, Greek.
6
Q
Paradox
A
A statement that appears to be contradictory, but upon reflection it makes sense.
7
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Dramatic irony
A
When the audience knows something that the character doesn’t
