Streetcar literary terms 0.0 / 5 ? English Language & LiteratureStreetcarASAQA Created by: bananaaarCreated on: 22-04-14 16:52 Authorial voice? The author, as distinct from the characters he/she has created, speaking directly to the reader. 1 of 10 Closet drama? A play written to be read, not acted on the stage. 2 of 10 Coda? In music a concluding passage which priovides satisfying ending. It is now also used in literary work. 3 of 10 Coup de theatre A sudden startling turn of events in a play. (Scene 3 and 4 contrast) 4 of 10 figurative language? Language enriched by figures of speech, e.g. metaphor 5 of 10 hubris? The overweening pride that is the cause of the downfall of a tragic hero. 6 of 10 leitmotiv reccurring main theme 7 of 10 molodrama? play with a sensational plot, violent, often bloodthirsty incident and simple characterisation of heroes and villains. 8 of 10 pathos quality which evokes strong feelings of pity and sorrow. 9 of 10 trope A figure of speech in whihc a word is used to represent something else ( a metaphor/similie is a trope) 10 of 10
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