SHakespearean Terms

techniques used by writers to make a speech more convincing and memorable

a drama that ends in catastrophe, such as death for the main character

a character's remark to audience or another character that others are not supposed to hear

a brief reference to something historical or literary outside the work

the protagonist or central character; usually fails or dies becasue of a character flaw

a character whose personality is in sharp contrast with another character

the force working against the protagonist

when the audience knows more than the characters; helps build suspense

a humorous scene, incident, or speech that relieves the overall emotional intensity

a speech in which the characters speak not addressing anyone revealing their thoughts

a play on words with more than one meaning that is humorous