👉 Shriekery is a literary technique used in Shakespearean plays to create a sense of surprise and effect. It involves using prolonged pauses or exclamations that are intended to shock, amuse, or provoke the audience into laughter or amusement. In Shakespeare's works, the use of shrieks can be seen as an effective way of introducing characters, setting up scenes, or foreshadowing events. The author often creates a dramatic effect by using these sudden bursts of emotion in the dialogue and
