Macbeth Terms

Allegory

Story, character or event used to convey a hidden meaning, usually political or moral

Allusion

Indirect reference to another event ,person or work which the writer assumes the reader is familiar with

Archetype

The ideal model or a character, theme or idea

Bathos

Anti climax, which is abrupt, usually humour that comes from an odd and sudden change in tone

Biblical

Language which relates to the bible and has religious connotations

Balzon

Poem used to describe a person’s physique, by utilising metaphors and listing parts of their body

Caricature

An imitation where particular notable characteristics area exaggerated

Colloquialism

Informal word or phrase used in normal or familiar conversation

Comic Relief

Relief from tension caused by the introduction of a comedic element

Connotation

An impression, idea, or feeling associated with a word or phrase beyond literal meaning

Dichotomy

A division or contrast between two opposed things