ELA romeo and Juliet test 2

Foreshadowing

hints at events to come later in the story, creating suspense and anticipation.

Dramatic irony

occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension and engagement.

verbal irony

speaker says one thing but means another

situational irony

a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens

soliloquy

a speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, typically while alone on stage, revealing inner feelings and motivations.

motif

reoccurring symbol that relates to the theme

red herring

a misleading clue or distraction that diverts attention from the real issue or conclusion.

strawman

a form of argument that misrepresents an opponent's position to make it easier to attack.

slippery slope

a logical fallacy that suggests taking a minor action will lead to major and oftentimes ludicrous consequences.

ad hominem

a fallacy that attacks a person's character or motives instead of addressing the argument itself.

motifs in romeo and juliet

light versus dark, poison, and childish insults.