Vocabulary Flashcards from Romeo and Juliet Lecture Notes

A collection of flashcards based on vocabulary drawn from the lecture notes on 'Romeo and Juliet'.

Tragedy

A narrative about serious and important actions that ends unhappily.

Star-Crossed Lovers

Couples whose relationship is often thwarted by outside forces; in this case referring to Romeo and Juliet.

Exposition

The beginning part of a play where the setting, main characters, and conflict are introduced.

Rising Action

A series of complications that occur as the main characters attempt to resolve their conflicts.

Crisis

The turning point in a story where the conflict reaches a peak.

Falling Action

Events that follow the crisis and lead towards resolution.

Climax

The most intense part of the story, typically where the main characters face their greatest challenge.

Denouement

The resolution of the plot; where all lingering issues are resolved.

Iambic Pentameter

A type of meter in poetry where each line has five iambs, an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

Prologue

An introduction to a play or literary work, giving a summary of the story or theme.

Archaic Words

Words that are old-fashioned and no longer widely used in contemporary language.

Couplet

Two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme.

Antagonist

A character or force that opposes the main character, creating conflict.

Protagonist

The main character in a literary work, often facing challenges and driving the plot.

Foil

A character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, highlighting certain qualities.

Sonnets

A poetic form consisting of 14 lines, typically written in iambic pentameter.

Imagery

Visually descriptive language used to create mental images for the reader.

Symbolism

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, often enhancing meaning in literature.

Theme

The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

Imagery

Visually descriptive language used to create mental images for the reader.

Motif

A recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.