Romeo and Juliet Academic Vocab

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A drama that ends in catastrophe for the main characters

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tragedy

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A speech by a character alone on stage revealing their feelings.

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soliloquy

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A character's remark to the audience or another character, unheard by others.

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aside

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Character opposed to the hero

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antagonist

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Dramatic irony is a humorous scene meant to lighten the mood.

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False

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Capable of being touched

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Tangible

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Object of a hunt

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quarry

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Removing suspicion

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Disarming

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Refined or cultured

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Cultivated

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Something that adds to comfort

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aminity