Shakespeare or Shakespeare?
Literary Devices
Name that Character
Who said it?
Translating Shakespeare
100

"To be, or not to be: that is the question"

What is Shakespeare? (Hamlet)

100

This literary device is used when Romeo compares Juliet to the sun when he says, "But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks? / It is the east, and Juliet is the sun." 

What is a metaphor?

100

I am Romeo's best friend. I love to joke around, and I often make fun of Romeo for being in love.

Who is Mercutio?

100

"O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?"

Who is Juliet?

100

"Wherefore art thou Romeo?"

What is Why are you Romeo?

200

"The moon is but a silver lantern hanging in the sky"

What is not Shakespeare?

200

This literary device is used when Juliet says, "My bounty is as boundless as the sea, / My love as deep"

What is a simile?

200

I am Juliet's cousin. I hate the Montagues and am always looking for a fight. Some might call me a "Saucy boy"

Who is Tybalt?

200

"Parting is such sweet sorrow"

Who is Juliet

200

"Thou"

What is You

300

"All that glitters is not gold"

What is Shakespeare? (The Merchant of Venice)

300

This literary concept is used when Romeo says, "Then I defy you, stars!"

What is Personification?

300

I secretly marry Romeo and Juliet because I hope their marriage will end the feud between their families.

Who is Friar Laurence?

300

"But soft! What light through yonder window breaks?"

Who is Romeo?

300

"Hath"

What is "has"?

400

"The stars above us whisper secrets only lovers can hear"

What is not Shakespeare?

400

This literary device is created when the audience knows Romeo and Juliet are married, but their parents do not.

What is dramatic irony?
400

I raised Juliet and often give her advice about love and marriage. 

Who it The Nurse?

400

"These violent delights have violent ends"

Who is Friar Laurence?

400

"Star-crossed lovers"

What are two people who can't be together?

500

"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."

What is Shakespeare? (Twelfth Night)

500

This literary device is used when Romeo and Juliet come from two families that hate each other, yet they fall in love.

What is a juxtaposition?

500

I am Romeo's cousin and often try to stop him from getting involved in fights. I am known for being peaceful and reasonable.

Who is Benvolio?

500

"Women may fall when there's no strength in men"

Who is Nurse?

500

"What's in a name?"

What is "A name doesn't determine who someone really is"?

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