Y9 Tier 2 & 3 Vocabulary: Shakespeare's Women

Question 1

Double Entendre

Answer 1

A word or expression capable of two interpretations

Question 2

Convention

Answer 2

A technique employed regularly in the drama so that the audience come to attach specific meaning to it.

Question 3

Tragic Hero

Answer 3

Type of heroic character who is usually flawed or makes a mistake in judgement in some way.

Question 4

Hamartia

Answer 4

An error or flaw that leads to the tragic hero’s downfall or death.

Question 5

Reversal

Answer 5

A change of decision or direction or fortune, often to the opposite.

Question 6

Soliloquy

Answer 6

A monologue that is delivered when the character is alone.

Question 7

Femininity

Answer 7

A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls.

Question 8

Oppression

Answer 8

To treat in a way that is cruel or not fair: Many dictators have oppressed the citizens of their countries.

Question 9

Archetype

Answer 9

A character with known qualities, behaviours and motives. Examples include: hero, villain, wise sage.

Question 10

Subvert

Answer 10

To overturn or overthrow from the foundation; to overthrow it or stop its normal way of functioning

Question 11

Misogyny

Answer 11

The hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women or girls.