a character in literature who has qualities that are in sharp contrast to another character is called

refers to hints in the text about what will occur later in the plot

exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally

a play on words that have similar sounds but more than one possible spelling or meaning

a comical mistake uttered by certain characters

a longer speech that reveals the innermost thoughts and feelings of the character who speaks it

the message about life that the writer wants to convey through the work

occurs when contradictory words are paired

reference to a historical or literary figure, happening or event

verse or poetry without rhyme, usually those which use iambic pentameter

a play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, especially one concerning the downfall of the main character

a line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one short (or unstressed) syllable followed by one long (or stressed) syllable.

the beginning of a play, introducing important background information and characters

a remark or passage by a character in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in a play