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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act V. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act V. Tragedy and Motive & Summarize. F.L.T. Today, I will be able… examine tragedy and motive as I read develop the skill of summarizing define the selective vocabulary
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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act V Tragedy and Motive & Summarize
F.L.T Today, I will be able… • examine tragedy and motive as I read • develop the skill of summarizing • define the selective vocabulary • So that I can gain deeper knowledge of the drama.
Literary Analysis: Tragedy drama Definition: a ____________ in which major character, who is of _________ stature, meets with disaster or great ____________. His/Her downfall is because… • fate, the idea of a pre-planned ___________ • a serious character __________ • some combination of _______ noble misfortune destiny flaw both
Motive important Definition: an _____________ element of a tragic hero’s character. • guides his or her thoughts or ____________ • often motives are ________ but misguided • results = a tragic _______ that may seem undeserved. actions good fate
Purpose of Tragedies • Although they are sad, they can also be ______________. • They show the greatness and nobility of the __________ spirit when faced with grave challenges. • Try to consider the __________message it conveys by the tragic events. uplifting human positive
Reading Skill: Summarize MAIN Definition: stating the _______ points. Identify: causes and effects • cause = an event, action, or emotion that _________ a result. • effect = the ________ produced by the cause. • Causes and effects help advance the plot and lead to the tragic outcome. produces result
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act V Vocabulary
remnants, n. The remnants of the house still stood after the fire.
penury, n. Many children in third world countries live in penury.
disperse, v. Confetti was dispersed after the winner was announced.
haughty, n. Many movie stars are haughty, but some are humble.
ambiguities, n. I did not know his true feelings for me. His actions have many ambiguities.
scourge, n. Push-ups were the scourge that the sergeant used to punish the soldiers for their laziness.