Dramatic Terms
In the opening scene of the play, Benvolio draws his sword to break up a fight and keep the peace. Moments later, Tybalt arrives, rejects peace, and demands to fight. Because Tybalt's extreme aggression highlights and emphasizes Benvolio's peaceful nature, Tybalt serves as what type of character to Benvolio?
This is one of our terms.
Foil
Read the following sentence: "The morning frost was as sharp as broken glass."
What is this an example of?
Simile
In a debate about school uniforms, a student writes: "Schools should require uniforms because they reduce bullying."
What is this an example of (this is an argumentative term).
Claim
Which two noble families of Verona are locked in a violent, long-standing feud?
The Montagues and the Capulets
North Central is the single, centralized public high school operating inside which specific township school district?
Washington Township
In Act 1, Scene 4, Romeo is deeply depressed over Rosaline and tells his friends he cannot dance at the party. He says, "You have dancing shoes / With nimble soles; I have a soul of lead."
What literary device (dramatic term) is Romeo using with the words "soles" and "soul"?
Pun
A character in a story sighs and says, "I have a million miles of chores to finish before I can go to the party."
What is this an example of?
Hyperbole
A writer states: "Uniforms reduce bullying." They follow this by showing a chart from a 2024 study proving school bullying dropped by 15% after uniforms were introduced.
What argumentative term describes this sentence?
Evidence
In Act 3, Scene 1, who initiates the duel by mocking Tybalt and drawing his sword first?
Mercutio
What are the four houses?
Ruby, Obsidian, Quartz, Diamond
n: In Act 5, Scene 3, Romeo finds Juliet in the tomb. He remarks on how lively she looks, noting that her lips and cheeks are still beautifully pink and full of color. Romeo believes she is dead and drinks poison. What literary device is at work when the audience knows Juliet is actually alive and waking up, but Romeo does not?
Dramatic Irony
"The courtroom became a pressure cooker, trapping the anxious jury in a cage of heat and silence."
What is this an example of?
Metaphor
"Many students argue that uniforms destroy individuality, but studies show that students find other creative ways to express themselves."
What argumentative term describes the first part of the sentence?
Opposing Claim / Counterclaim
Why does Romeo initially refuse to fight Tybalt when confronted in the street?
He has just secretly married Juliet, making Tybalt his cousin-in-law.
What is the name of North Central's show choir?
Counterpoints
At the start of Act 2, Scene 2, Juliet steps out onto her balcony. Believing she is completely alone in the night, she delivers a long speech expressing her deep love for Romeo and her frustration with their family names ("O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?"). What dramatic device describes a character speaking their innermost thoughts aloud while alone on stage?
Soliloquy
"The shadows stretched long across the cracked floorboards. Outside, a shutter banged rhythmically against the stone wall, keeping time with the howling wind."
What mood does the author create through sensory details?
Ominous, suspenseful, creepy
*synonyms could count / Mrs. Selby will decide
Which statement is a claim?
Statement C
Which character is the only person who knows about Romeo and Juliet's marriage but is not present during the deadly street brawl in Act 3?
Friar Laurence
North Central is widely known for its exceptionally famous alumni. Which Grammy Award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, and mega-producer graduated from North Central in 1976?
Babyface
In Act 3, Scene 5, after Romeo has been banished, Lord Capulet aggressively demands that Juliet marry Count Paris on Thursday, believing it will cheer her up. What makes this a powerful instance of dramatic irony based on what the audience already knows has happened?
Because the audience knows that Juliet is secretly married to Romeo.
Read this excerpt from a speech:
"The plastic patches floating in our oceans are not just an eyesore; they are a death sentence for marine life. We must ban single-use plastics now, or we will inherit dead oceans."
What is the author's specific purpose in using the phrase "a death sentence"?
The author wants to persuade listeners by appealing to their emotions about the marine life.
A student is writing an argumentative essay about public health. They submit the following sentence as their main claim: "Obesity in developed nations costs healthcare systems billions of dollars annually."
Is this a strong claim?
No - it does not actually state an opinion, just a fact that would support an opinion.
In Act 4, Scene 1, Friar Laurence gives Juliet the potion to fake her death. For exactly how many hours does he state the sleeping potion will keep her in a death-like state?
42 hours
What is the full name of the current Principal of North Central High School?
*must be spelled correctly
Mr. Jagga Rent