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ROMEO & JULIET set 1
ROMEO & JULIET
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tragedy | a serious drama (play) in which the protagonist's downfall leads to suffering and catastrophe |
| prologue ( pro: Meaning "before" or 'forward' logos: Meaning "word" or "speech) | an introductory section at the beginning of a play that provides background information or a warning |
| hamartia | a character's fatal flow that leads to their downfall |
| act | a section/segment of a play |
| scene | the subdivisions within an act |
| epilogue (from the Greek epilogos, meaning 'conclusion') | a final section added to the end of a book, play, or film |
| aside | a dramatic device where a character speaks directly to the audience |
| soliloquy | a dramatic device where a character speaks their thoughts aloud while alone on stage or apart from other characters |
| feud | a long-lasting and serious argument between groups/families |
| rivalry | a competition or conflict between people or groups |
| enemy | a person or group that is actively hostile or opposed to each other |
| enmity | a deep-seated, often mutual feeling of hatred, hostility, or ill will |
| loyalty | faithful and supportive |
| impulsive | to act quickly without thinking about the consequences/results |
| honour | showing respect and decency (proper behaviour) |
| courtship | the process of getting to know someone( romantically) |
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