A Raisin in the Sun
Romeo and Juliet
Drama Terms
Poetry
Writing and Grammar
100
In what city do the Youngers live?
Chicago
100
At the beginning of the play, why is the Prince angry with Capulet and Montague?
Their family feud has disturbed the peace of the city.
100
The person or force working against the main character
Antagonist
100
This is a comparison between two dissimilar things using the words like or as.
Simile
100
What does the Latin prefix uni- mean? A) one B) far beyond, more than C) to, towards D) down, away
A) one
200
Where does Travis sleep?
Couch / Living room
200
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He believes the marriage will create peace between the families.
200
The main character in a story
Protagonist
200
A comparison of two dissimilar things using the words am, is are, was, or were.
Metaphor
200
Using your knowledge of the prefix de-, choose the answer that best defines the word defrost. A) stay cold B) get warmer C) To make one D) free from ice
B) get warmer
300
What does Beneatha want to be?
A doctor
300
Right after the Capulets’ party, where do Romeo and Juliet meet?
outside Juliet’s window
300
An object(s) used by actors in a play.
Props
300
A contradictory statement which reveals a deeper truth.
Paradox
300
What is the meaning of the Latin root -bene-, as in the words benefit and benevolent? A) Firm and strong B) Money or wealth C) Good or well D) Moving or churning
C) Good or well
400
What does Ruth tell Walter to do when he complains incessantly about his life?
Eat his eggs
400
Why does Romeo kill Tybalt?
Tybalt killed Mercutio.
400
A type of play featuring a tragic hero who has a fatal flaw
Tragedy
400
Repetition of sounds in the middle of a word.
Assonance
400
In a thesaurus, what would you most likely find in the entry for the word cascade? A) Pronunciation of the word B) Etymology of the word C) Synonyms of the word D) Examples illustrating the word's usage
C) Synonyms of the word
500
What does Mama’s plant represent?
The family
500
Why does Juliet go to Friar Lawrence for help?
Her parents are forcing her to marry Count Paris
500
A type of play in which there is generally a romantic union at the end.
Comedy
500
Repetition of sounds at the end of a word.
Consonance
500
Which sentence uses a colon correctly? A) The shop usually stocks the following types of fish: tilapia, salmon, halibut, and grouper. B) My favorite type of fish is: salmon, a freshwater fish. C) The shop usually stocks: the following types of fish—tilapia, salmon, halibut, and grouper. D) The shop: usually stocks the following types of fish tilapia, salmon, halibut, and grouper.
A) The shop usually stocks the following types of fish: tilapia, salmon, halibut, and grouper.
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