Technique

• What is iambic pentameter?

  A rhythmic pattern of ten syllables
• Why is iambic pentameter used in dialogue?

  It creates a poetic and elevated tone
• How does iambic pentameter distinguish characters?

  Noble characters speak in verse, others in prose
• What is dramatic irony?

  When the audience knows something the characters do not
• Why is dramatic irony used in plays?

  It builds tension and engages the audience
• What is imagery in literature?

  Vivid descriptions that appeal to the senses
• Why is imagery used in poetry?

  To express love, beauty, and conflict
• What is foreshadowing?

  Hints at future events in the story
• Why is foreshadowing used in narratives?

  To prepare the audience for the tragic ending
• What are oxymorons?

  Contradictory phrases like "loving hate"
• Why are oxymorons used in literature?

  To reflect conflicting emotions of characters
• What are puns?

  Wordplay that exploits multiple meanings
• Why are puns used in plays?

  To add humor and lighten the mood
• What are soliloquies?

  Speeches where characters speak their thoughts aloud
• Why are soliloquies used in plays?

  To reveal characters’ innermost feelings
• What is juxtaposition?

  Placing contrasting ideas or scenes close together
• Why is juxtaposition used in literature?

  To emphasize themes like love vs. hate
• What is the purpose of Shakespeare's techniques?

  To enhance emotional depth and explore themes
• How do structural techniques help in storytelling?

  They guide the audience through emotional highs and lows
• What is the five-act structure?

  A division of plays into five narrative acts
• What happens in Act 1 of a five-act structure?

  Introduces characters, themes, and conflicts
• What is climax in a five-act structure?

  The turning point or major conflict
• What is the falling action in a five-act structure?

  Consequences of the climax
• What is the resolution in a five-act structure?

  The tragic or happy ending
• How does parallelism enhance dramatic tension?

  By highlighting contrasts and similarities
• What is the purpose of foreshadowing?

  To build suspense and create inevitability
• How does juxtaposition of scenes affect mood?

  It emphasizes mood and themes
• What is the role of dramatic irony?

  To increase emotional involvement
• How does iambic pentameter affect character speech?

  It conveys heightened emotion and beauty
• What is prose in literature?

  Ordinary language without poetic structure
• Why do lower-class characters often speak in prose?

  To distinguish social classes and add humor
• What is imagery used for in literature?

  To create vivid descriptions and emotional depth
• How do oxymorons reflect character emotions?

  They express complex and conflicting feelings
• What is an allusion?

  A reference to mythology, religion, or history
• Why are allusions used in literature?

  To add layers of meaning and connect ideas
• What is a motif?

  A recurring symbol or idea in a play
• Why are motifs important in literature?

  They unify the play and reinforce themes
• What is a metaphor?

  A comparison without using "like" or "as"
• How does metaphor enhance emotional expression?

  It elevates language and conveys depth
• What is a simile?

  A comparison using "like" or "as"