Vocab Macbeth

Soliloquy

an act speaking ones thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play

Aside

a short speech from a character that is spoken directly to the audience

Dramatic irony

occurs when the audience is aware of critical information that the characters are unaware of

Tragedy

an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress

Hubris

extreme pride or arrogance

Hamartia

mistake in judgement

Catharsis

the act or process of relieving a strong emotion

Comic relief

the inclusion of humour during a serious moment to uplift the heavy mood

Character foil

a character’s traits are used to contrast with another characters

Pathos

extreme pity or sorrow

Nemesis

Greek goddess of revenge-allusion