Romeo and Juliet_Literary Terms

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things. The words “like” or “as” are used to draw the comparison.

An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.

The attitude of the author, narrator, or viewpoint character toward story events (plot), conflict, and other characters.

A figure of speech in which an animal, object, natural force, or idea is given a personality and described as human.

A contrast between what the audience perceives and what a character does not know.

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

A figure of speech which makes an implied comparison between two things that are unrelated but share some common characteristics, usually by saying one thing is another.

A character speaks to the audience but is not heard by the other characters, “who are not supposed to hear.”