Macbeth/Hamlet literary devices

contradiction but holds truth

Shakespeare uses this to break the tension in his plays

Shakespeare wrote primarily in....

when the audience knows something that characters do not

character who contrasts another character

speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing private thoughts

something used to represent a major idea or theme

reference to something known from literature, history, religion, etc.

the main character in a tragedy who suffers complete ruin or death

contrast between what is and what is expected

an error in judgement or character defect that leads to downfall

tension

language that appeals to the senses

A speech given alone on stage is an aside.

Metaphors, similes, and hyperboles are examples of-

the general feeling and emotions that the writing creates for the reader

logical conclusions