Vocabulary
Literary/Figurative Elements
Short Stories
R&J Scenes
R&J Quotes
100
When a character is whispering and the other characters on stage aren't suppose to hear
What is an aside?
100
It is the east, and Juliet is the sun
What is a metaphor?
100
The situational irony at the end of "The Sniper"
What is the sniper had killed his brother?
100
What does Juliet mean when she tells Romeo not to swear by the moon over their love
What is their love my change like the moon?
100
She doth teach the torches to burn bright, Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear.
Who is Romeo?
200
The all knowing point of view
What is omniscient?
200
It seems she hangs upon the the cheek at night Like a rich jewel in an Ethiopia's ear
What is a simile?
200
What is the situational irony at the end of The Colomber"
What is all the colomber wanted was to give Stefano a pearl
200
Romeo would not fight Tybalt because
What is they are now related?
200
My only love sprung from my only hate
Who is Juliet?
300
Two contradicting words placed together for effect
What is oxymoron?
300
O heavy lightness, serious vanity
What is an oxymoron?
300
"My friend, no it is not the engagement, but the severe cold I perceive you are afflicted" is an example of
What is verbal irony?
300
When Mercutio says as he is dying "A plague on both of your houses," he means
What is curses on your families?
300
Let two more summers wither in their pride. Ere we may think her ripe to be a bride
Who is Lord Capulet?
400
A character that changes throughout a story
What is dynamic character?
400
Had the Queen of Sheba lived in the flat across the airshaft.
What is an allusion?
400
Love through selfless acts is the best theme for which short story
What is "The Gift of the Magi?"
400
After Mercutio dies, Romeo states that his love for Juliet has made him
What is effeminate?
400
Many a morning hath he been seen with tears augmenting the fresh morning dew
Who is Montague?
500
A speech where the character is alone on stage giving his/her private thoughts
What is soliloquy?
500
From the Most Dangerous Games,, Off there to the right, somewhere- is a large island, " said Whitney, "It's rather a mystery--
What is theme?
500
Rainsford, a big game hunter, attempting to outrun and outwit the sadistic Zaroff, who hunts humans for sport is what type of conflict
What is man vs man
500
Paris attacks Romeo at the tomb because he believes
What is he has come to do damage to Juliet's body?
500
These times of woe afford no time to woo.
Who is Paris
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