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personification
giving inanimate objects or animals human characteristics
tawny
having the color of tanned leather
dramatic irony
he audience or reader knows more than the characters do.
symbolism
the use of any object, person, place, or action that has a meaning in itself while standing for something larger than itself, such as a quality, attitude, belief, or value
situational irony
when something very different from what was expected occurs, a surprising event
paradox
when the elements of a statement contradict each other. Although the statement may appear illogical, impossible, or absurd, it turns out to have a coherent meaning that reveals a hidden
extempore
with little or no preparation or forethought
interlude
a brief show between the sections of a longer performance
simile
a comparison of two unlike objects using a connective word such as like or as
metaphor
a comparison of two unlike objects without the use of a connective word
spleen
a feeling of resentful anger
soliloquy
a long speech spoken by a character alone on stage that is not intended for other characters to hear - usually thoughts spoken aloud
monologue
a long speech spoken by a character to another character(s) on stage
bellows
a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air
allusion
a reference to a mythological, literary, or historical person, place, or thing
aside
a short remark usually directed to the audience or another character not intended to be heard by all characters on stage
verbal irony
a speaker's words take on a double meaning
motif
a term that describes a pattern or strand of imagery or symbolism in a work of literature.
lamentable
bad; unfortunate
pert
characterized by a lightly saucy or impudent quality
condole
express one's sympathy on the occasion of someone's death
abjure
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
Extentuate
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or degree of
filch
make off with belongings of others
nuptial
of or relating to a wedding
apace
rapidly; in a speedy manner
austerity
self-denial, especially refraining from worldly pleasures