Vocabulary List 13

Invoke To call on for assistance, inspiration, or support

Think of another TV show or movie that has situational irony. The difference between what is expected to happen and the actual outcome Think of another TV show or movie that has situational irony.

Monologue A long speech performed by a single character or actor Think of a TV show or Movie that has an actor/actress perform a monologue.

Soliloquy The act of speaking while alone on stage to allow a character’s thoughts and ideas to be conveyed to the audience Think of a TV show or Movie that has an actor/actress perform a soliloquy.

Aside A remark made by an actor to the audience but not heard by other characters on stage

Think of another TV show or movie that has dramatic irony. The words and actions of a character are known by the audience, but not the other characters Think of another TV show or movie that has dramatic irony.

Think of another TV show or movie that has comic relief. A break from the tension in a drama that is provided by a character’s humorous actions or words Think of another TV show or movie that has comic relief.

Satire The use of wit, exaggeration, sarcasm, or ridicule to expose and criticize faults in order to promote change Several television shows use modern satire. Where else might you see satire?

Sarcasm remarks that mean the opposite of what they seem to say; mocking

Non Sequitur A statement that appears unrelated to a statement that follows it Non Sequitur Examples: When someone asks "how is the weather?" and you reply "It's 2:00 in the afternoon," this is an example of a non sequitur since it does not follow or flow from the previous statement. God is love. Love is Blind. Therefore, Ray Charles is God.