Vanilla Romeo and Juliet
Who are Romeo and Juliet?
Two young lovers from feuding families
What is foreshadowing?
A hint about what will happen later
What are the two types of conflict?
External and Internal
Who is Scout Finch?
The young narrator of the story
When do you use a comma?
To separate items in a list
Who is Mercutio and what is he known for?
Romeo’s friend, known for humor and his dramatic death
What is an oxymoron?
Two opposite ideas together
What are the 4 character types?
Round, Flat, Static, and Dynamic
Who is Atticus Finch?
A lawyer and Scout’s father who stands for justice
What does a semicolon do?
Connects closely related independent clauses
What is the main conflict in the play?
The feud between the Montagues and Capulets
What is an allusion?
A reference to another text, history, or the Bible
What's the difference between round and flat characters?
Round- main characters and are more complex
Flat- minor characters and don't change much
Who is Boo Radley?
A mysterious neighbor who is actually kind
What does a colon do?
Introduces a list or explanation after a complete sentence
What role does Friar Lawrence play?
He tries to help Romeo and Juliet and secretly marries them
Why do authors use figurative language?
To create deeper meaning and imagery
What is exposition?
The beginning where characters and setting are introduced
What theme is shown through Tom Robinson’s trial?
Racism and injustice
When do you use a semicolon in a list?
When items in the list are complex or already contain commas
What causes the tragedy in the play?
Fate, family conflict, and miscommunication
What is the Shakespearean rhyme scheme?
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
What is falling action?
Events after the climax leading to the end
How do characters change in the story?
They grow in understanding, especially about empathy and morality
When do you use a comma after an introductory phrase?
At the beginning of a sentence