Lit Terms quiz (tragedy)

Tragic Hero

a type of character in a tragedy, and is usually the protagonist

Tragedy

a genre that focuses around a noble character who struggles against strong external challenges

Tragic Flaw

a character trait that leads to or contributes to a character's downfall

Hubris

extreme pride or arrogance that often leads to downfall

Catharsis

the purging or cleansing of strong emotions experienced by the audience, leading to a feeling of emotional relief 

Blank Verse

poetry that does not rhyme but follows a regular meter

Iambic pentameter

a rhythmic pattern that consists of ten syllables per line, with alternating stressed and unstressed syllables

Soliloquy

a speech where a character speaks their inner thoughts aloud, to reveal their feelings, plans, or conflicts directly to the audience

Aside

a short comment, often seen as a fourth wall break, delivered while other characters are onstage