Romeo & Juliet: Drama Terms

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Which literary device involves a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art?

Soliloquy
Allusion (correct)
Paradox
Irony

A soliloquy involves a character speaking their thoughts aloud while other characters are present on stage.

False (B)

Which of the following best describes an aside in a play?

A long speech by one character directed to other characters.
A lengthy speech expressing a character's thoughts while alone on stage.
A debate between two characters with opposing viewpoints.
A short speech directed to the audience or another character, breaking the fourth wall. (correct)

Poetry written in unrhymed iambic pentameter is known as ______.

blank verse Signup and view all the answers

What primary function does a prologue serve in a play?

To foreshadow events, provide background information, and establish the tone. (B) Signup and view all the answers

The chorus in classical Greek drama typically performs the epilogue of a play.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes comic relief in a play?

A humorous scene, incident, or speech that alleviates tension in an otherwise serious work. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of irony with their correct descriptions:

Dramatic Irony = The audience knows something the characters do not. Situational Irony = What happens is different from what’s expected. Verbal Irony = Words suggest the opposite of what is meant. Signup and view all the answers

In what way does a 'foil' character function within a play?

They highlight certain traits of another character through contrast. (D) Signup and view all the answers

An oxymoron is a statement that appears self-contradictory but contains a deeper truth.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

A statement that seems contradictory but may actually be true is known as a ______.

paradox Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a pun as a literary device?

A play on words using multiple meanings. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A tragic hero's downfall is typically due to a tragic flaw, weakness, or cruel twist of fate.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of theater during Shakespeare's time, what seating arrangement was common for commoners?

Standing on the floor. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What defined 'elevated language' in the plays of Shakespeare's time?

Intellectual language for the educated. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Define dramatic irony and provide a brief example.

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that one or more characters in the play do not. An example is in Oedipus Rex, the audience knows that Oedipus killed his father, but he does not. Signup and view all the answers

How does the use of comic relief contribute to the overall impact of a dramatic work?

Comic relief serves to alleviate tension and provide a break from intense or tragic events, allowing the audience to process emotions and stay engaged. Signup and view all the answers

In classical Greek drama, the ______ served as a commentator on the main action of the play.

chorus Signup and view all the answers

Associate the following terms with their corresponding definitions related to dramatic speeches:

Monologue = A long speech by one character. Soliloquy = A long speech expressing thoughts/feelings by a character alone on stage. Aside = A short speech expressing thoughts/feelings, usually directed to the audience. Signup and view all the answers

Which setting best describes what a theater would be like in Shakespeare's time?

Outdoors in a round building with few props. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Allusion

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

Aside

A short speech to express thoughts/feelings; usually directed to the audience but can be directed to another character (aka. breaking the 4th wall).