1. Voldemort’s tragic flaw?
aspect of the hero that is the cause of the hero’s downfall
What is Odysseus’s tragic flaw?
What is Boxer’s tragic flaw?
Voldemort’s tragic flaw?

2. hyperbole: extreme exaggeration
Cool Ranch Doritos are the world’s perfect food!
Justin Bieber is the greatest singer in the history of the world!

3. Situational irony:
difference between what one expects (based on appearances) and what actually happens
Water, water everywhere,
But not a drop to drink.
Romeo: For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night.
Who is he talking about?
Why is this ironic?

4. hints, in a story about dramatic events that will come later
Foreshadowing:
hints, in a story about dramatic events that will come later
Romeo’s dream in Act I, Scene V:
I fear too early, for my mind misgives
Some consequence yet hanging in the stars
Shall bitterly begin his fearful date
With this night’s revels, and expire the term
Of a despisèd life closed in my breast
By some vile forfeit of untimely death.

5. How is the prologue of Romeo and Juliet an example of dramatic irony?
when the audience knows something the characters don’t
How is the prologue of Romeo and Juliet an example of dramatic irony?

6. What are some examples of monologues?
a long speech by a character, but it is intended to be heard by the other character(s).
What are some examples of monologues?

7. Onomatopoeia: “sound words”

8. a long speech by a character alone onstage.
Soliloquy:
a long speech by a character alone onstage.
usually explores one of the play's major themes
Romeo’s speech upon seeing Juliet, Act 1, Scene V
Romeo’s speech in the “balcony” scene, Act 2, Scene II

9. giving human qualities to non-human things
Personification:
giving human qualities to non-human things

10. a statement that appears to be contradictory,
paradox:
a statement that appears to be contradictory,
but which actually makes sense
Sometimes, even when you lose, you win.
Evil hides most effectively behind a beautiful face.