Romeo and Juliet Quote Analysis
Figurative language in: “It is the east and Juliet is the sun!” (2.1.3). or "What you men, you beasts, that quench the fir of your pernicious rage with purple fountains issuing from your veins!" (1.1.78-80)
What is a metaphor?
Other than the Act 1 and 2 prologues, this moment also takes the form of a sonnet.
What is... the first time the couple meets at the Capulet party?
Both lovers have visions of this.
increase
What is dwindle?
This is the part of speech of PLAINTIFF
What is a noun?
Figurative language in: “O God, I have an ill-divining soul! Methinks I see thee, now thou art so low, as one dead in the bottom of a tomb” (3.5.54-56).
What is foreshadowing?
This is a speech delivered to another character/other characters in the play
What is a monologue?
Which two characters are the voices of reason in Romeo and Juliet?
Who are Prince Escalus and Benvolio?
Smooth
What is rugged?
What is cornerstone?
Figurative language in: “O happy dagger! This is thy sheath. There rust, and let me die” (5.3.167) or “Death ties up my tongue and will not let me speak” (4.5.32-33).
What is personification?
This is a speech delivered by an actor alone onstage.
What is a soliloquy?
This is Friar Lawrence's back up plan upon learning Romeo has slain himself.
What is He will bring Juliet to a convent where she will live out the rest of her life in seclusion as a nun.
correct
What is erroneous?
Definition: to make or become larger or wider
What is dilate?
When the Nurse says, “I think it best you married with the Count. O, he’s a lovely gentleman. Romeo’s a dishclout to him,” what becomes clear about her characterization and motivations?
What is... her loyalty to the Capulet family is more important to her than Juliet's love for Romeo
What is Romeo and Juliet's love?
"Passionate" and "Hasty" best describe the plans of which characters?
Whisper
What is harangue?
What is irreverent?
When Friar Lawrence says, “Take thou this vial, being then in bed, and this distilling liquor drink thou off,” what does it suggest about his characterization?
What is... he is willing to do something sneaky and immoral in order for Romeo and Juliet to live happily ever after.
How does Romeo's quote “O true apothecary! The drugs are quick!” connect to Friar Lawrence?
What is... this is the reason Friar Lawrence does not arrive to the tomb in time to save Romeo.
Which three characters, other than Romeo an Juliet act with good intentions that lead to disastrous results at the end of the play?
Who are Friar Lawrence, the Nurse, and Balthazar?
Ashamed
What is impenitent?
Complete the sentence: Recent advances in science and technology have meant that evidence may be available to ________________ some of those who were once thought to be guilty of crimes.
What is vindicate?