1. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act III
Dramatic Speeches & Summarize

2. F.L.T Today, I will be able to
analyze the elements of dramatic speeches (soliloquy, aside, and monologue)
develop the skill of summarizing
define the vocabulary words found in the drama
so that I can gain deeper insight into the play.

3. Literary Analysis: Dramatic Speeches
conversation
Dialogue: the _____________ between characters
Dramatic Speeches: _______________ dialogue
specialized

4. Types of dramatic speeches
long
soliloquy: a ______ speech in which a character – usually _______ on stage – expresses his or her true _____________ or _____________.
They are _______________ by other characters.
aside: a character revealing his or her true thoughts or feelings in a ______________ that is unheard by other characters.
monologue: a ______________ speech by one character and it is _____________ to other characters.
alone
thoughts
feelings
unheard
quick remark
long
heard

5. Examples in TV Shows

6. Why is it important?
Characters’ speeches show their ___________ and to emphasis the ____________ between characters.
Look for foils, or characters whose words and actions show you _____ personality contrasts.
personalities
differences
clear

7. Reading Skill: Summarize
Definition: _______ stating the main points in a piece of writing.
Paraphrase: _______ the lines in your own words.
briefly
restate

8. Compare these two versions of a speech by Romeo
“This gentleman, the Prince’s near ally, / My very friend, hath got his mortal hurt / In my behalf…”
My good friend, a close relative of the prince, has been totally wounded in defending me.

9. The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet
Vocabulary, Act III

10. gallant, adj.
We call the firefighters gallant, but they said they were just doing their job.

11. fray, n.
The couple’s fray woke up their children.

12. martial, adj.
The soldiers stood with martial looks on their faces.

13. exile, v.
Being exiled is like being expelled from school.

14. eloquence, n.
The eloquence of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speech continues to move people today.

15. fickle, adj.
Some women take a long time to get dressed because they are fickle minded about what to wear.