Romeo and Juliet Vocab

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Argument

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Reason to persuade the reader

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Argument

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Reason to persuade the reader

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Claim

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State or assert something without evidence.

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Counterclaim

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Claim opposing another

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Drama

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A play for theater, radio, or television.

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Evidence

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Body of facts indicating truth or validity

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Foil

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Contrasting character to highlight qualities

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Monologue

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Speech by one person, long one-sided conversation

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Soliloquy

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A speech by one person; long one-sided conversation

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Sonnet

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14-line poem, variable rhyme scheme, originated in Italy, brought to England by Wyatt & Surrey, reflects a single sentiment.