Term-Definition
An author tells the reader directly about a character’s traits
Direct Characterization
What is dramatic irony?
When we (the audience) know something that one or more of the characters onstage do not know.
Romeo and Juliet’s love for each other led them both to death at the end of the play.
Downfall or death of main character
everyone, I believe, should know how to capitalize!
Capitalize the first word in a sentence.
Juliet is 13.
Capulet:
But saying o'er what I have said before.
My child is yet a stranger in the world.
She hath not seen the change of fourteen years.
Direct Characterization
When a character is on stage alone speaking his/her thoughts out loud
Soliloquy
What is the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?
A monologue is spoken with at least one other character on stage, and a soliloquy is given by a character who is ALONE onstage.
Romeo and Juliet made bad decisions, but there were some things that they couldn’t help.
Downfall is a result of both flaws and fate
I will attend that conference in the fall.
I have registered for three classes for spring semester 2013.
We celebrate valentine’s day in July.
Capitalize the days of the week, the months of the year, and holidays, but not the seasons used generally.
Romeo kills Tybalt.
Turning Point
The moment or section when the action begins to move toward the climax
Turning Point
What types of characters usually provide comic relief?
Servants or low-status characters
The Montagues and Capulets are two of the wealthiest and most powerful families in Verona.
Main characters are noble and/or royal in status
I like to go home and watch judge Judy. Yesterday she had a senator on the show!
Capitalize titles that appear before names, but not after names.
Nurse: I warrant, an I should live a thousand years,
I never should forget it. “Wilt thou not, Jule?” quoth he,
And, pretty fool, it stinted, and said “Ay.”
Comic relief
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
What is an aside and why is it usually used?
An aside is a remark made by a character not meant to be heard by all characters onstage. Playwrights will use asides when they want the audience to know private thoughts of one or more characters.
Most of the play is very serious and tragic small bursts of comic relief
The play is a series of serious and tragic events
The italian exchange student katerina isn’t a big fan of french fries; she thinks they are too greasy.
Capitalize proper nouns: the names of specific people, places, organizations, and sometimes things.
Servant: Now I will tell you without asking. My master is the rich Capulet; and if you be not of the house of Montagues, I pray come and crush a cup of wine.
Prose
An indirect or passing reference to something, usually literary, historical, or cultural.
Allusion
What makes a play a tragedy?
1.)Characters are noble or high-ranking
2.)Contains a series of serious events
3.)The protagonist(s) has a fatal flaw that leads to his/her demise
4.)Most often, the protagonist(s) dies at the end of the play
I drive a chevy.
My favorite soda is mountain dew.
I like to play with legos whenever I get the chance.
Capitalize trademarks.
Romeo is a sad sap.
Montague: Many a morning hath he there been seen,
With tears augmenting the fresh morning’s dew,
Adding to clouds more clouds with his deep sighs
Indirect Characterization