Othello Vocabulary

Eccentric; unusual; original

Criticism used to uncover meaning in a literary text by examining the text in the context of the time period in which it was created.

The way that actors position themselves in relation to one another, the audience, and the objects on the stage

A form of irony that occurs when an event contradicts the expectations of the characters or the reader.

An explanation for a belief, statement, or behavior

A form of irony that occurs when a speaker or narrator says one thing while meaning the opposite.

A dramatic speech delivered by one character in a play with others on the stage.

An outline, a brief account, a script, or a synopsis of a proposed series of events

A dramatic speech delivered by an actor alone on the stage; represents the character’s internal thoughts.

When the reader or the audience knows more about the circumstances or future events than the characters do