Elements of Drama
a shorter section of a drama
Scene
The item that helped Edward prove he was the prince
Great Seal of England
a fraud
impostor
Narrative Perspective (POV)
3rd person
Comparing two dissimilar things using "like" or "as" Ex: He runs as fast as a cheetah.
Simile
the words characters speak in discourse with each other
dialogue
the setting
16th century England
memory
recollection
Roger's home life a)unsafe, b)without love, c)neglected
c. Neglected
Giving human characteristics to something inhuman. Ex: The sun smiled.
Personification
instructions about how to perform the drama
stage directions
Tom's neighborhood
Offal Court
illness
affliction
Mrs. Jones' treatment of Roger a)threatening, b)motherly, c)policing his behavior
An author's lesson or message about life or humanity
Theme
writer of a drama
playwright
Tom's new role at the end of the play
King's Ward
heir or replacement
successor
Why Mrs. Jones doesn't release Roger
to teach him a lesson and converse with him
"shoes come by devilish like that will burn your feet"
Metaphor
uninterrupted speech spoken by one character
monologue
The man who stole Miles' title
Hugh Hendon
polite, but can also mean brave
gallant
The story's mood a)tragic, b)uneasy, c)hopeful
"large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails"
Hyperbole