Romeo & Juliet
Characterization
Conflict
Irony
Other Literary Elements
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Why does Romeo kill Tybalt?
Because Tybalt killed Romeo's friend Mercutio
100
Define Characterization
A way of describing or breaking down a character.
100
Define conflict
the dramatic struggle between 2 forces in a story
100
Define dramatic irony
When the audience knows more about the story than the characters themselves.
100
Define metaphor
A comparison between 2 things NOT using like/as
200
When do Romeo & Juliet decide to get married?
During the Balcony scene after the party
200
How would you characterize Lady Gaga based on her APPEARANCE?
She wears odd clothes so she can be characterized as unique, interesting, odd, weird, crazy, etc.
200
Mercutio fighting Tybalt is an example of what type of conflict?
Character vs. Character
200
Define situational irony
When what happens in the story is the exact opposite of what was expected.
200
Define mood
The feeling a reader gets from a passage
300
Why does Romeo come back to Verona?
Balthazar told him Juliet was dead
300
You can characterize someone based on his/her DIALOGUE. What is DIALOGUE?
What she/he says
300
Juliet threatening to kill herself because she is depressed is an example of what type of conflict?
Character vs. Self
300
Romeo thinks Juliet is dead, but the audience knows she is alive. What type of irony is this?
Dramatic Irony
300
Define tone
The way an author writes something. It usually conveys a specific mood. EX. Sarcastically, "What a nice dress." makes you feel bad.
400
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo & Juliet?
Because he thinks it will end the Montague & Capulet feud
400
Which method of characterization is based on what the character thinks?
PRIVATE THOUGHTS
400
Romeo being banished by the Prince because he broke the law is an example of what type of conflict?
Character vs. Society
400
A great dane named "Tiny" is an example of which type of irony?
Situational Irony
400
What are the 3 parts of setting?
Time, Place, Social Circumstance
500
Why does Friar Lawrence consider Romeo's banishment a light punishment?
Because the Prince said he would kill any Montagues & Capulets he caught fighting
500
How would you characterize Tybalt based on his ATTITUDE or RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS?
Aggressive, angry, stubborn, etc.
500
Romeo's underdeveloped brain causing him to make impulsive decisions is an example of what type of conflict?
Romeo vs. Nature
500
Give an example of situational irony
Teacher is judge.
500
Define Theme Bonus 50 PTS: Themes are always __________________.
Theme: the central idea or insight about life or human behavior that a story reveals Themes are always SENTENCES!
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