| Malapropism | The substitution of an inappropriate word that sounds similar to the proper word Ex. Illiterate him (Obliterate) |
| Examples of malapropisms in Romeo and Juliet | I desire some confidence with you when really the nurse means I desire some conference with you |
| Allusions | Allude (refer) to persons or things in the a bible,mythology,history,or literature with the hope readers will understand the significance. Reinforce the idea or emotion a writer wishes to convey. |
| Aside | A short remark usually intended for the audience (or one other character on the stage) but unheard by other characters on the stage |
| Example of asides | Romeo; (aside to audience) Shall I get more, or shall I speak at this Sampson: (aside to Gregory) is the law of our side, if I say ay? |
| Soliloquy | A speech spoken by an actor who is alone (or thinks he or she is alone) on stage. A soliloquy reveals the character’s thinking |
| Example of soliloquy | Romeo: He hears at scars that never felt a wound.But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is east, and Juliet is the sun.Arise,fair sun, and kill the envious moon…. |
| Monologue | A long interrupted speech spoken to other actors on the stage. |
| Examples of monologue | Mercuric: O then I see Queen Mab hath been with you.She is the fairies’ midwife and she comes In shape no bigger than an agate stone…. |
| Concealment | The act of a character hiding from other characters on stage to avoid detection or to overhear conversations |
| Examples of concealment | Romeo: So shalt thou show me friendship. Take thou that:live, and be prosperous:and farewell, good fellow.Balthasar: (Aside) for all this same, I’ll hide me hereabout:His looks I fear, and his intents I doubt |
| Comic relief | A short, funny episode that interrupts an otherwise serious or tragic work. Provides a break in the tension |
| Examples of comic relief | First musician- what will you give usPeter- No money, on my faith,but the gleekI will give you the minstrel First musician-then I will give you the serving creature Peter-then will I lay the serving creature’s dagger on our pate I will carry no crotchets:I’ll re you, I’ll fa you; do you not me?First musician- an you re us and fa is,you note us |
| Act 2 | Scene 1: benvolio and mercutio are mad about how Romeo left them behind Scene2: balcony sceneScene3:Romeo goes to friar lawrence to see if he can get married to juliet Scene4: The nurse comes to see Romeo Scene5:juliet talks to the nurseScene6:Marriage |
| Peter | Capsules servant |
| Examples of malapropisms | Marry sir would I have some confidence with you (conference) |
| Examples of allusions | Mercutio: You are a lover borrow Cupid wings and soar with them |
Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet Act 2
August 30, 2019