Wind in the Willows: Characters and
Settings, Literary Elements in Romeo and
Juliet, Epic Poem: Trojan War Heroes
Mole
Gentle creature who befriends Rat and goes on adventures.
Rat
Water-loving character who enjoys boating with Mole.
Toad
Wealthy and impulsive character with a love for motorcars.
Badger
Wise and reclusive animal respected by all in the Wild Wood.
Weasels, Stoats, and Ferrets
Troublesome characters who often cause mischief in the story Wind in the
Willows.
Tragedy
Drama with a tragic hero and events leading to downfall.
Renaissance
Cultural rebirth in Europe from 14th to 17th century.
Sonnet
, Poem with 14 lines, iambic pentameter, specific rhyme.
Prologue
Introductory section providing background in literature.
Iambic Pentameter
Poetic rhythm with five iambs (unstressed, stressed).
Tragic Hero
Protagonist with noble qualities and fatal flaw.
Foreshadowing
Author hints at future events in a story.
Feud
Bitter quarrel, central conflict in 'Romeo and Juliet.'
Soliloquy
Character's speech alone on stage, sharing thoughts.
Dramatic Irony
Audience knows more than characters, creating tension.
Oxymoron
Figure of speech with contradictory terms for effect.
Pun
Play on words with multiple meanings, often humorous.
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