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in drama, lines spoken by a character in an undertone or aloud
directly to the audience (assumed not to beheard by other
actors)
to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to
scold severely
opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or
forces (especially an opposition that motivatesthe development of
the plot)
bodily, as corporal punishment
intense, a sincere state of mind
to disregard something out of disrespect
a character whose characteristics, contrast with and therefore
throw into relief the attributes of another
character.bile; a digestive juice secreted by the liver and
stored in the gallbladder
be a hindrance or obstacle to
The event or character that triggers the conflict.
an imaginative comparison used to enhance the meaning of what is
being compared; may be direct (X is Y) orimplied ("He wanted to win
her heart" comparing love to a battle)
courage to bear up under difficult circumstances; spirit.
A slavish follower, attendant, minor official or supporter.
Deadly
is a combination of incongruous or contradictory words.Examples
are whispered shout and deadly assistance.
covering that darkens or obscures
the highest point (of something)
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a person who provides or suppliespayment or reward (as for
service rendered)
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
A dramatic or literary form of discourse in which a character
talks to himself or herself or reveals his or her
thoughts without addressing a listener.To think or believe
without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; likely
idea that lacks definite
proof
something that stands for or representsboth itself and something
else.
something of small importance
reckless; heartless, unjustifiable; loose in morals; (n.) a
spoiled, pampered person; one with low morals
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ASIDECONFLICTCorporalearnestfloutFOILGallimpedeINCITING
INCIDENT
METAPHORMettleMinionMortalOXYMORONPallpeakpurveyorrecompenseremorseSOLILOQUYSurmiseSYMBOLTriflewanton
ASIDECONFLICTCorporalearnestfloutFOILGallimpedeINCITING
INCIDENT
METAPHORMettleMinionMortalOXYMORONPallpeakpurveyorrecompenseremorseSOLILOQUYSurmiseSYMBOLTriflewanton
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AlignmentAnoint
appallBestowgoryinfinitejocundlargesselevyliegemaliceminionoracleParricidePosterityPredecssorRancorsundryvenomverity
AlignmentAnoint
appallBestowgoryinfinitejocundlargesselevyliegemaliceminionoracleParricidePosterityPredecssorRancorsundryvenomverity
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the position of one thing, in respect to others
to put oil on (in a ceremony)
to horrify; shock
to give; grant
bloody
without beginning or end
jovial, cheerful
generous giftsthe imposing, or collecting of taxes or other
payments
a lord or sovereign
a desire to be hurtful to others
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a favorite
something or someone believed to be a source of wisdom
the murder of a parent
all succeeding generations
a person who comes before another in time-- in a position,
office, etc.
malice, spitefulness
miscellaneous, of an indefinite small numberspite, malice
a statement or belief acknowledged to be true
