Lit Devices/Vocab
A term that was historically used to refer to people who were Muslim or of African or Arab descent;this is a word often used to describe Othello
"moor"
The main antagonist of the play Othello
Iago
"Oh, sir, don't worry, I only remain under his command in order to get even with him." (Act I, Scene I)
Iago
What two cities is this play set in?
Venice: beginning of play
Cyprus: where most of play is set
A situation in a play, movie, story, etc. where the audience knows something that some/all of the characters in the story do not, creating a sense of suspense and sometimes humor (Hint: 2 Words!)
Ex. Iago telling the audience about his plans to seek vengeance on Othello
Dramatic Irony
A black general in the Venetian army and an eloquent storyteller who is respected, but often treated as an outsider; the main protagnist
Othello
"My noble father, I am torn between my loyalties to my husband and to you." (Act I, Scene III)
Desdemona
What is Iago mad at Othello for?
When an author hints at something that will happen later in the story
Ex: "Watch out, Moor, to see what is true; she deceived me; she may deceive you." (Act I, Scene III)
Foreshadowing
The wife of Othello
Desdemona
"I've only had one cup tonight--and, wisely, I even diluted it--and look at how much it affects me. I am unfortunate to have this problem, and I don't dare test my weakness with any more drinking." (Act II, Scene III)
Cassio
Brabantio believes Othello seduced Desdemona with...
magic/witchcraft
When an author makes a reference to another work, a historical figure, a historical event, a philosophical idea, etc. that is left unexplained
Ex: "He's a soldier fit to serve with Julius Caesar and to lead others..." (Act II, Scene III)
Allusion
Othello's former lieutenant; was demoted after fighting Roderigo in the streets
Cassio
"Will you faithfully support my goals if I do as you say?" (Act I, Scene III)
Roderigo
How does Iago get Cassio fired from his job as Othello's Lieutenant?
He gets Cassio drunk and has Roderigo start a fight with him
an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned
Ex: "honest Iago", "the Moor", etc.
Epithet
Brabantio
"Honored sir, forgive me; neither my political position nor anything I have heard of the affairs of state has roused me from my bed, nor do ordinary affairs of state concern me..." (Act I, Scene III)
Brabantio
What happens to the Turks that causes them to lose the war?
Their ships sink