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Tragic flaw: aspect of the hero that is the cause of the hero’s downfall

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?. h yperbole: extreme exaggeration. Cool Ranch Doritos are the world’s perfect food!.

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Tragic flaw: aspect of the hero that is the cause of the hero’s downfall

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  1. 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. 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. 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. Monologue: 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. 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. Personification: giving human qualities to non-human things

  10. 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.

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