The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act III

Dramatic Speeches & Summarize

F.L.T

Today, I will be able to

• analyze the elements of dramatic speeches (soliloquy, aside, and monologue)

• develop the skill of summarizing

• define the vocabulary words found in the drama– so that I can gain deeper insight into the play.

Literary Analysis: Dramatic Speeches

Definition: _______________ dialogue

Examples –

• soliloquy: a ______ speech in which a character – usually _______ on stage – expresses his or her true thoughts or __________. – They are __________ by other characters.

specialized

longalone

feelingsunheard

Types of dramatic speeches cont.

• aside: a character revealing his or her true thoughts or feelings in a _________ that is unheard by other characters.

• monologue: a _______ speech by one character and it is ___________ to other characters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1NNDotLC_4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn10FF-FQfs

remark

longaddressed

Why is it important?

Characters’ speeches show their ___________ and to emphasis the ____________ between characters.

Look for foils, or characters whose words and actions show you _____ personality contrasts.

personalitiesdifferences

clear

Reading Skill: Summarize

Definition: _______ stating the main points in a piece of writing.

Paraphrase: _______ the lines in your own words.

briefly

restate

Compare these two versions of a speech by Romeo

“This gentleman, the Prince’s near ally, / My very friend, hath got his mortal hurt / In my behalf…”

My good friend, a close relative of the prince, has been totally wounded in defending me.

The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet

Vocabulary: Act III

Gallant, adj.

We call the firefighters gallant, but they said they were just doing their job.

Fray, n.

The couple’s fray woke up their children.

Martial, adj.

The band played martial music to honor the soldiers.

Exile, v.

Being exiled is like being expelled from school.

Eloquence, n.

The eloquence of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speech continues to move people today.

Fickle, adj.

Some women take a long time to get dressed because they are fickle minded about what to wear.