Romeo & Juliet Vocab

Story or script written to be performed by actors.

• Drama
• Tragedy
• Exposition
• Prologue

Answer explanation

Dramas are anything that is designed to be seen (plays, movies, tv shows).

Work of literature, especially a play, that results in a catastrophe or great misfortune for the main character or tragic hero.

• Tragedy
• Drama
• Acts
• Prologue

Notes included in a drama to describe how the work is to be performed or staged.

• Stage Directions
• Scenes
• Prologe
• Drama

Answer explanation

Tell the actors where to go and what to do.

The beginning that provides audiences with background information about the characters and the situation

• Exposition
• Acts
• Scenes
• Stage Directions

Answer explanation

Gives background to the audience (Star Wars scroll)

Large units of a drama that includes scenes.

• Acts
• Stage Directions
• Scenes
• Tragedy

Small units of a drama which may include set changes or lighting changes.

• Scenes
• Acts
• Drama
• Prologue

Introductory remarks in a speech, play, or literary work.

• Prologue
• Exposition
• Drama
• Tragedy

Answer explanation

Key Word: Introductory. Comes BEFORE the first scene.

A recurring theme, subject or idea in literary work

• Motif
• Syntax
• Imagery
• Tone

An author’s choice of words, especially with regard to range of vocabulary, use of slang and colloquial language, and level of formality.

• Diction
• Denotation
• Conotation
• Syntax

Answer explanation

Author's word choice; difference between sad and depressing

An author’s arrangement of words and phrases.

• Syntax
• Imagery
• Diction
• Motif