1. Play Devices
Hickman, English I

2. Devices
Example:
“Shall I Hear More or Shall I speak at this?”
Romeo, Act II, Scene 2
Aside - a remark by a character that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by other characters (usually short and spoken directly to audience)

3. Monologue - a speech delivered by one person, or a long one-sided conversation. The Greek root word monologos translates to “speaking alone”
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5. Allusion - an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
Example - Reference to balcony and Romeo in Taylor Swift song
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6. Example: What did the Prologue tell us about the plot?
Dramatic irony - occurs when the audience knows something the characters do not. Because of this, the words of the characters take on a different meaning. This can create intense suspense or humor.
Example: What did the Prologue tell us about the plot?

7. Pun - the humorous use of a word to emphasize its different meanings, or the use of words that sound alike but different in meaning (She had a photographic memory but never developed it.)
ROMEO
I dreamt a dream tonight.
MERCUTIO     
And so did I.
Well, what was yours?
That dreamers often lie.
In bed asleep while they do dream things true

8. Devices
Foil: a foil is a character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character with the objective to highlight the traits of the other character.