Key Quotations (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Antithesis (literary term)
Antithesis (literary term)
Juxtaposition of contrasting ideas in balanced phrases
Chiasmus (literary term)
Chiasmus (literary term)
Inverted parallel structure reversing clauses for emphasis
Dramatic irony
Dramatic irony
Audience knows what characters don't, creating tension
Anaphora
Anaphora
Repetition at beginning of successive clauses
Physiognomy (Tudor belief)
Physiognomy (Tudor belief)
Physical appearance reveals inner moral character
Divine right doctrine
Divine right doctrine
Monarchs derive authority from God, not subjects
Hubris
Hubris
Excessive pride/self-confidence leading to downfall
Providential worldview
Providential worldview
Divine providence directs events toward moral outcomes
Speaker: 'Now is the winter of our discontent'
Speaker: 'Now is the winter of our discontent'
Richard (Act 1, Scene 1)
Speaker: 'A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!'
Speaker: 'A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!'
Richard (Act 5, Scene 4)