Literary Terms Flashcard

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What is a soliloquy?

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A speech where a character speaks their thoughts aloud to the audience

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What is the main difference between a soliloquy and a monologue?

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A soliloquy is private, a monologue is not.

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What is an aside?

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A brief remark made directly to the audience.

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What are stage directions?

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Instructions that guide actors, directors, and stage crew

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What is dialogue?

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A conversation between two or more characters

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What does plot refer to in a play?

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The sequence of events in the story

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What is an allegory?

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A narrative with symbolic meaning

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What does mood refer to in a play?

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The emotional atmosphere or feeling

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What is tone in literature?

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The attitude or approach of the author

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What is a scapegoat?

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A person unfairly blamed for problems