the attitude of an author or character

What is dramatic irony?

when the audience has crucial information the characters lack

What's the difference between allusion and a reference?

Refs are explicit; allusions assume prior knowledge of what text points to

What is characterization?

the way an author reveals or states things about a character

How does a monologue differ from a soliloquy?

A soliloquy is a type of monologue delivered when the character is alone.

In Shakespearean plays, what is the purpose of an aside?

To engage in a private conversation with another character

What does Aristotle identify as the six key parts of a tragedy?

Plot, character, thought, diction, music, and spectacle

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1
Define tone.
the author's overall message
the "vibe" of the text, the atmosphere created
the way setting is created
the attitude of an author or character
2
What is dramatic irony?
when language is exaggerated for humor
when audience is held in tension after unexpected events
when characters deceive each other
when the audience has crucial information the characters lack
3
Biblical allusion is a specific type of allusion to all of the following EXCEPT...
Bible stories, retellings, and characters
Biblical themes
any type of god
direct quotes or paraphrased quotes from the Bible
4
What's the difference between allusion and a reference?
Allusions are related to the Bible; refs are related to other texts
Nothing. They are synonyms.
Allusions are explicit; refs assume prior knowledge of what text points to
Refs are explicit; allusions assume prior knowledge of what text points to
5
What is characterization?
the character's tone
the way an author reveals or states things about a character
which characters are the most important for a reader to pay attention to
naming a character
6
Mood is the attitude with which a character speaks.
False
True
7
What aspect of Aristotle's dramatic elements refers to the language and verbal expression used by characters in a play?
Thought
Character
Spectacle
Diction
8
What is Aristotle's term for the special effects or visual elements in a drama that contribute to its overall impact?
Thought
Diction
Spectacle
Music
9
According to Aristotle, what is the term for the emotional cleansing experienced by the audience through the tragedy?
Anagnorisis
Peripeteia
Hubris
Katharsis
10
What is the term for the moral flaw or error in judgment that leads to the tragic downfall of the protagonist?
Hamartia
Peripeteia
Hubris
Catharsis
11
What is the term for the tragic flaw of excessive pride or self-confidence that leads to a character's downfall?
Hamartia
Catharsis
Hubris
Anagnorisis
12
How does a monologue differ from a soliloquy?
A monologue is spoken by multiple char., & a soliloquy is spoken by one.
A monologue is a private speech, & a soliloquy is addressed to other chars.
A soliloquy is a type of monologue delivered when the character is alone.
A monologue is always delivered in verse, while a soliloquy is in prose.
13
In Shakespearean plays, what is the purpose of an aside?
To engage in a private conversation with another character
To signal the end of a scene
To reveal a character's inner thoughts to the audience
To deliver a lengthy speech to the entire cast
14
What term refers to the reversal of fortune experienced by the protagonist, often from good to bad?
Peripeteia
Mimesis
Anagnorisis
Hamartia
15
What does Aristotle identify as the six key parts of a tragedy?
Theme, character, diction, melody, spectacle, and chorus
Plot, character, setting, diction, music, and costume
Plot, character, thought, diction, music, and spectacle
Plot, character, theme, tone, melody, and spectacle

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