Characters
Romeo's best friend. He is often considered funny and clever.
Mercutio.
“Juliet is the sun” is an example of what literary device?
A metaphor.
When Romeo is still upset by Rosaline’s rejection, what advice does Benvolio give his cousin?
To find another girl.
When Romeo first sees Juliet on the balcony, what does he compare her to?
The sun.
Who tries to break up the fight in act 1?
Benvolio
Took care of Juliet as a baby. Loves to talk and talk and talk.
The nurse.
“These violent delights have violent ends and in their triumph die, like fire and power, which, as they kiss, consume.” This is an example of what literary device?
A simile.
Even though Mercutio is Romeo’s best friend he is invited to the Capulet party because he is related to which character?
The Prince.
When Juliet says “Wherefore art thou Romeo,” she is really saying what?
Why are you, Romeo, a Montague?
Why does Romeo go to the Capulet party?
To see Rosaline.
This character acts as Romeo's confidant. Romeo often turns to him for advice.
Friar Lawrence.
"The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars as daylight doth a lamp" is an example of what literary device?
Hyperbole.
In the beginning of the play, why doesn't Lord Capulet want Juliet to be married to Paris?
Because she is too young (not yet 14 years).
Who does Juliet say will meet with Romeo the following morning?
The nurse.
After Romeo is banished from Verona, what does Sir Capulet tell Juliet?
That she is to marry Paris on Thursday.
After Romeo kills Tybalt, this character banishes Romeo from Verona.
The Prince.
"She'll not be hit with Cupid's arrow. She hath Dian's wit." What type of literary device is this?
An allusion.
Thursday.
When Romeo and Juliet agree to get married, how long have they known each other?
Less than one day.
What does Mercutio do right before he dies?
He curses both families/households.
This character is angry that Romeo appears at the Capulet party. Instead of fighting him though, this character sends Romeo a letter.
"Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, who is already sick and pale with grief, that thou, her maid, art far more fair than she." What is the connotation of "the envious moon" when Romeo is talking about Juliet?
The moon is jealous of Juliet's beauty, for she is more beautiful than the moon.
Who prevents Tybalt from attacking Romeo at the Capulet party?
Lord Capulet (Juliet's father).
What everyday object does Romeo wish he was when he sees Juliet on the balcony?
What does Sampson do to insult the Montagues?
He bites his thumb at Tybalt.