Drama
a speech given by a single character, often to express their thoughts aloud, or to address another character or the audience
monologue
a specific way of pronouncing a language, often associated with a particular region, social group, or individual. It can involve differences in how vowels and consonants are pronounced, as well as the way stress and intonation are used.
accent
an ideal, almost perfect society, often described as a place or situation of ideal perfection, particularly in laws, government, and social conditions. The term originated with Sir Thomas More's 1516 book, which depicts an imaginary island society
utopia
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.
decorum
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting.
truism
an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers
soliloquy
a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings.
pun
it can describe a literary style that deals with intangible concepts like ideas or emotions
abstract
a thing that is very old or old-fashioned.
evoking a sense of the past, elevating the tone, or highlighting a character's unique personality.
archaism
a thing belonging or appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially a thing that is conspicuously old-fashioned.
anachronism
occurs when the audience knows something a character does not, creating a heightened sense of suspense, anticipation, or even tragedy
dramatic irony
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally
hyperbole
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
aesthetic
"in remembrance" or "in a mass for the dead". It can refer to a specific musical composition, a Catholic Mass for the dead, or a more general act of remembrance.
requiem
originated in the Victorian era, literary, dramatic, or musical work intended to cause laughter through provocative elements
burlesque
a remark or passage in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play.
aside
also refers to the ability of a voice to be light and melodic, often expressing EMOTION and personal perspective
lyric
the appearance of being true or real.
verisimilitude
anthropomorphism
a grotesque or debased imitation or parody of something, often a serious work or subject. It can involve a burlesque of a serious topic, a distorted representation of reality,
travesty
a sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
melodrama
high-sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people.
bombast
the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
you do it when you journal
cartharsis (cathartic)
publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.
there is a "vacation" that shows this
publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.
a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”.
Aphorism