Comprehension Qs
How did Capulet charm girls when he was a young man?
Telling/ whispering a story in their ear.
What is a trencher?
plate/ dish
What might a modern translation be for the line, "Oh she doth teach the torches to burn bright!"?
She's hot!
What metaphor doe Romeo use to describe his lips?
2 blushing pilgrims
What does purged mean in Shakespeare's day and currently?
cleansed
Given the religious references throughout and the story's setting, what religion are both families?
Catholic
What is marchpane?
marzipan
What is Capulet's opinion/ evaluation of Romeo when speaking to Tybalt?
That he is a well-mannered, virtuous youth.
What metaphor does Juliet use for herself?
a saint
What are chinks (not the racial slur)?
money, gold, riches
What bird does Romeo liken Juliet to and what bird is commonly chose throughout the story to represent unattractive women?
Dove, crows
Describe what a corn is.
a hardened lump of skin on your foot
What is Juliet's point of saying that a rose does not need to be called a rose?
That it will still be lovely and sweet, much like Romeo whether he has that name or not.
Which tree is is discussed in a vulgar context?
The medlar tree
How did Romeo get into Juliet's garden?
Climbed a wall
Why does Benvoli say that Romeo's love befits the dark or is appropriate for the dark?
Because his love is blind
What does it mean if a girl "makes dainty"?
acts shy
Who is willing to give up their family and name?
Both Romeo and Juliet
What simile is used to describe Juliet in the balcony scene?
angel
What is a pilot in Shakespeare's times?
sailor
When Juliet says, "You kiss by the book," what book is she refering to?
The Bible
What is a princox?
an insolent boy
What does "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" mean?
Why are you Romeo?
What is Juliet's fear in being too honest?
That she will appear too easy.
What do Romeo and Juliet decide by the end of the balcony scene?
They plan to marry