Vocabulary
Simile?
a comparison of two unlike things using the words “like” or “as”
External Conflict
a physical fight between two or more characters in a text
Juliet’s cousin; Romeo kills him in a street fight
Tybalt
How do Romeo & Juliet meet?
They meet at the Capulet Party, when Romeo sneaks in to see Rosaline. They fall in love at first sight.
"O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name. And I’ll no longer be a Capulet.”
Juliet; "Romeo, Romeo, where are you Romeo, Deny your father's name and refuse your name, and I will no longer be a Capulet."
Metaphor?
a comparison of two unlike (not literally applicable) things
Internal Conflict
a character struggles with his/her own thoughts, decisions or emotions
holy man; marries Romeo & Juliet; gives the vial of sleeping potion to Juliet
Friar Lawrence
Why are Romeo and Juliet's love forbidden.
Their families, the Capulets and Montagues, are in a bloody feud.
"But, soft, what light through yonder window breaks?
It is the east, and Juliet is the sun."
Romeo; "But wait, what’s that light in the window over there? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun."
Personification
giving human characteristics to an inhuman thing
Plot
the chronological sequence of events in a text
Juliet’s only friend; she eventually betrays Juliet; she supports marriage to Paris
Nurse
Describe how Mercutio & Tybalt die.
Tybalt is looking to fight Romeo for being at the Capulet party. Romeo refuses, stating that he loves Tybalt since they are now cousins because he married Juliet. Mercutio decides to fight Tybalt because Romeo refuses. Mercutio is killed by Tybalt which enrages Romeo and causes him to fight and kill Tybalt.
"For this alliance may so happy prove,
To turn your households' rancour to pure love."
Friar Lawrence; "This marriage may be lucky enough to turn the hatred between your families into pure love."
Symbolism
using an object or a word to represent an abstract idea
Foreshadowing
hints or clues that suggest events that may happen later in the story
Romeo’s cousin; always careful & concerned; looks out for Romeo
Benvolio
Why does Romeo have to leave Verona? Where does he go?
He leaves because he is banished for killing Tybalt. He goes to Mantua.
"Hang thee, young baggage, disobedient wretch!
I tell thee what: get thee to church o'Thursday,
Or never after look me in the face. "
Capulet; "Forget about you, you worthless girl! You disobedient wretch! I’ll tell you what. Go to church on Thursday or never look me in the face again. "
Tension
evokes emotions such as worry, anxiety, fear and stress
Flashback
a conversation, episode or event that occurred before the story begins
poor beggar from Mantua who sells Romeo the deadly vial deadly poison
Apothecary
Describe the (3) specific fears Juliet has just before she swallows the magic sleeping potion.
1. What if the mixture doesn't work at all and she is married to Paris the next day.
2. What is Friar purposely made the poison lethal enough to kill her.
3. What if Romeo does not show up to the vault and she suffocates in her tomb.
"For never was a story of more woe
Than this of Juliet and her Romeo."
Prince; "There was never a story more full of pain than the story of Romeo and Juliet."
Oxymoron
Two opposites are joined to create an effect
Dramatic Irony
when the audience knows more than a character in the text
Romeo’s servant from Mantua; he accompanies Romeo to the graveyard
Balthazar
Describe Friar Lawrence’s plan to get Romeo & Juliet back together.
1)Juliet needs to agree to marry Paris 2)She will then make sure she is alone in her room. 3) Drink the poison and be asleep for 42 hours 4) Her parents will think she is dead and have a funeral. 5) Friar will send a letter to Romeo in Mantua to tell him of the plan. 6) Romeo will get Juliet out the Capulet tomb and run away until further notice.
"My poverty, but not my will, consents."
Apothecary; I agree because I’m poor, not because I want to.