R and J Lit Terms/Character Review

Two contradictory words used to show conflict or to make a point

main character

Indirect characterization

Leading questions that do not require response. Authors use these for argumentative purposes

Knowledge of medicinal herbs, attempts to help R and J

giving human characteristics to un-human things

the outcome in the story is opposite of what the reader expects 

repetition of consonants at the beginning of words in a phrase 

struggle in the story

character that opposes the main character

13 years old, obedient at beg of play, only child

Fair, Ruler of Verona, Two relatives die--because of feud

those to whom a speech or piece of writing is addressed

Events in a story that lead to a turning point

cousin/friend to Romeo, common sense, peacemaker

romantic, impulsive, only child

Authors create fully developed characters that have many layers of personality

Character vs. Self

What is a metaphor?

can be puns, oxymorons, clichés, or certain devices that help distinguish how the audience will classify literary text.

talkative, servant, sympathetic/unsympathetic

Use of a word or phrase to suggest two or more meanings at the same time

What is a setting?

Simile

a preface or introduction to a literary work. In a dramatic work - a speech, often in verse, addressed to the audience

Trouble Maker, Hot Blooded, Likes to Fight, 2nd to Die

not explicitly stated, reader has to "read between the lines" 

What is irony?

character that does not change in the story

a literary genre and a type of dramatic work that is amusing and light in its tone, mostly having cheerful ending.

What does plot mean?

vantage point from which the write tells a story

What is foreshadowing?

Long, uninterrupted speech heard by other characters

Define tone.

in love with Juliet, dies defending the Capulet honor

When a character alone on stage expresses thoughts outloud

Presents background information in plot

Character vs. Character

Wealthy, Father, More Reasonable

under-developed characters. The reader can usually describe them in one sentence

Romeo's friend, witty/talkative, likes to fight

What is dramatic irony?

What is a symbol?

a person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story. Writers use characters to perform the actions and speak dialogue

A story acted out by actresses and actors

Wealthy, Hot Tempered, Intent on Feud

Direct characterization

What is a theme?

What is verbal irony?

Character whom contrasts another character

a character that changes throughout the story

A type of literary work where the central characters meets a disastrous end

Words used to let audience know what a character is thinking--whisper

Point of greatest intensity in a story

Characterization