William Shakespeare

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What is an aside?

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An aside is a character speaking with the intent to give information directly to the audience; 'breaking the fourth wall.'

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When was Romeo and Juliet first performed?

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Romeo and Juliet was first performed in 1597.

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a play on words.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is making a comparison using like or as.

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What is personification?

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Personification is giving inanimate objects human characteristics.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A soliloquy is a speech given by a character alone on stage to reveal thoughts.

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What is the theme of love in Romeo and Juliet?

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The theme of love in Romeo and Juliet explores the intense and often tragic nature of romantic love.

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What is a tragedy?

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A tragedy is a dramatic work that presents the downfall of a dignified character.