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Hamlet - terms
Hamlet - Literary Terms
Term | Definition |
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aside | a stage whisper for the audience to hear |
character foil | opposite characters in a scene; opposition creates tension |
dynamic character | a character who changes or transforms by the ending of the literary piece |
foreshadowing | clues or hints of later events |
dramatic irony | a moment when the audience knows more than the characters |
situational irony | the unexpected situation or event occurs |
verbal irony | a double meaning of a word is used - both definitions work in the sentence |
metaphor | a direct comparison of two items |
monologue | a character's long speech while other characters are on stage and listen |
simile | a comparison of two items using the words "like" or "as" |
soliloquy | a character's long speech while alone on state; it shares the character's personal thoughts with the audience |
static character | a character who stays the same |
symbol | an object that represents an idea |
turning point | an event that changes the direction of the plot |