a midsummers night dream vocab

situational irony

occurs when a character/audience expects one thing to happen but something entirely different happens

dramatic irony

refers to the contrast between what a character knows and what the reader knows

verbal irony

when someone says one thing but means another

characters (element of comedy)

their personalities are amusing

language/dialogue (element of comedy)

the dialogue is funny

situation/plot (element of comedy)

the events that occur are humorous

diction

the choice and use of words and phrases in speech/writing

denotation

the literal meaning of a word

connotation

an idea/feeling a word invokes

imagery

descriptive language

details

bits of factual information

literary devices

tool used to hint at larger themes, ideas, and meanings in writing

juxtaposition

the fact of two things being seen close together with contrasting effect

parody

an imitation of the style of a particular write, artist, or genre or comic effect

hyperbole

exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally

euphemism

indirect word/expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh

syntax

the arrangement of words and phrases to create well formed sentences

nuptial

relating to marriage or weddings

wane

decrease in moon phase

pert

impudent and saucy

mirth

amusement

pomp

ceremony and splendid display

vexation

state of being annoyed or frustrated

trifle

a thing of little value/importance

filch

steal in a casual way

entreat

ask someone earnestly to do something

abjure

solemnly renounce a belief/claim

livery

special uniform worn by a servant or official

cloister

a covered walk in a convent/cathedral

yoke

wooden crosspiece fastened over necks of the animals or an oppressive power

austerity

sternness of manner/attitude