Shakespeare
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
To which house does Tybalt belong?
The house of Capulet.
Explain how Romeo finds out about the Capulet's ball.
He runs into one of the Capulet's servant and reads the guest list.
Define dramatic irony.
When the audience knows more than the characters.
Name the speaker of the following quote:
"My only love sprung from my only hate!"
Juliet
What was the name of Shakespeare's theater?
The Globe
At the beginning of the play, who acts as the peacemaker when a fight breaks out between the Capulets and Montagues?
Benvolio
Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt?
Romeo just married Juliet, and Tybalt is Juliet's cousin.
Define foil character AND give an example from the play.
A character who contrasts or emphasizes the strengths and/or weaknesses of another character; Tybalt/Benvolio, Friar Lawrence/Nurse, etc.
Name the speaker of the following quote:
"Art thou a man? Thy form cries thou art; Thy tears are womanish...Fie, fie, thou shamest thy shape, thy love, thy wit"
Friar Lawrence
Who was the queen during Shakespeare's lifetime?
Queen Elizabeth
Who is Susan?
The Nurse's daughter.
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He hopes to bring an end to the family feud.
Name the term based on the following definition:
A play on words using the ambiguous meaning of a word/term.
Pun
Explain the significance of the following quote:
"If thou thinkest I am too quickly won, I'll frown and be perverse and say thee nay...In truth, fair Montague, I am too fond."
From where did the poor people watch a play?
Name TWO characters who provide comedic relief throughout the play.
Juliet will drink a potion, "die" and be buried in the family tomb, a messenger will send word to Romeo, Romeo will meet Juliet @ the tomb, they will leave together.
Name the term based on the following definition:
In a drama, a short speech at the end of the play in which an actor directly addresses the audience to summarize or comment on the theme.
Epilogue
Name the speaker of the following quote AND explain the significance of the quote.
"Ay, ay, a scratch...but 'tis enough. Where is my page?...Ask for me tomorrow and you will find me a grave man."
Mercutio; pun
Explain the flag system that the theater used to notify patrons about upcoming shows.
White flag = comedy
Black flag = tragedy
Red flag = history
Explain the metaphor Lady Capulet uses to describe Paris and what this says about her values.
Paris is a book without a cover; he's already "perfect" (wealthy, attractive, etc.) and he only lacks a wife
Explain how/why Romeo and Juliet kill themselves.
Define soliloquy.
A long speech given by one of the main characters in which he expresses his thoughts or intentions.
Name the speaker of the following quote AND state the theme that it portrays.
"See what scourge is laid upon your hate / That heaven finds means to kill your joy with love"
Prince Escalus; fate vs. free will