Romeo and Juliet Terms II

A stage device in which a character briefly discloses his thoughts in the presence of other characters who by convention do not hear him

• soliloquy

• aside

• monologue

• dialogue

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Besting another's remark or turning it to one's own advantage in a contest of wits.

• repartee

• wit

• comic relief

• banter

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In drama, a form of speech in which a character who believes himself to be alone discloses his innermost thoughts.

• aside

• speech

• soliloquy

• monologue

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Comic elements inserted into a serious drama to relieve dramatic tension.

• wit

• repartee

• epilogue

• comic relief

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

In drama, a short speech occurring at the end of the play in which an actor directly addresses the audience, often to summarize or comment on the play's theme.

• prologue

• epilogue

• aside

• soliloquy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

A brief verbal expression that amuses listeners through a clever but unexpected turn of phrase or connection between ideas.

• wit

• repartee

• comic relief

• banter

In drama, a short speech at the beginning of the play in which an actor directly addresses the audience, often to introduce the setting, themes, or characters.

• prologue

• epilogue

• repartee

• soliloquy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10