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Dramatic Monologue● Monologue: a long speech by a

character

● Dramatic monologue: a monologue set at a critical time in a character’s lifeo reveals significant aspects of the character’s

qualities, values, and experiences

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Dramatic MonologueExample: “Mother to Son” - Langston Hughes

● The monologue is late in the speaker’s life

● She speaks because she feels that her experiences can help her son

● The speech shows that the narrator has had a tough life, but is strong and persevering

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Epigram● A witty saying

o can be in verse or in prose

● Is phrased concisely, often satiric

● Addresses comical subjects or portrays serious ones in a comedic light

● Meant to leave an impression/be memorable

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Epigram“Oh, she is the antidote to desire!” - William Congreve

“Candy/Is dandy/But liquor/Is quicker.” - Ogden Nash

“It was a delightful visit; perfect in being much too short.” - Jane Austen

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Setting● The time and place in which the events

of a work occur● Time

o historical period, time of year, time of day● Place

o geographical location, building, part of a larger structure

● Establishes atmosphere

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Setting"The walls were made of dark stone, dimly lit by torches. Empty benches rose on either side of him, but ahead, in the highest benches of all, were many shadowy figures. They had been talking in low voices, but as the heavy door swung closed behind Harry an ominous silence fell." — J.K. Rowling