the odyssey
Define the word odyssey
a journey
Characterization
The act of creating or developing the character
How does Shakespeare differentiate between characters of social classes within his plays?
Language (manner of speaking)
Elements of tragedy:
A play that results in a catastrophe of great misfortune for the main character, usually resulting in several deaths.
Situational
A strange coincidence in which something happens that contradicts the audience’s expectations.
What is an epic?
A long narrative poem about a hero.
Direct
When the author states a character’s traits outright
Foreshadowing
When an author hints at a future event or outcome in the story.
Comic Relief
Comic relief in drama serves as a temporary break from the tension and seriousness of the main plot, providing the audience with moments of humor and lightness.
Verbal
A type of irony where a person says one thing, but means the opposite
What is a myth?
A traditional story that explains a belief, ritual, or natural phenomenon.
Indirect
When the author provides clues about a character by describing what a character looks like, does, and says, as well as how other characters react to him or her.
What is a protagonist?
The leading character or one of the major characters in a piece of literature.
Topics in Romeo and Juliet
Time and Rushing
Love and Hate
Fate and Destiny
What is personification?
A type of comparison when an object or animal is described as having human characteristics or traits
What are the traits of an epic hero?
A hero who shows the values of bravery and courage, superhuman deeds, loyalty, honor, wisdom, cunning, and resourcefulness.
Conflict
A struggle between opposing forces that drives a narrative.
What is an antagonist?
A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary or enemy.
Irony
A form of contrast, can be dramatic, situational, or verbal.
What is a soliloquy?
A speech given by one character in a play, who is speaking to themselves.