Who marries Romeo and Juliet?
Friar Laurence
Define metaphor
A comparison of two unrelated things that does not use "like" or "as", suggesting that the two things are the same
Admittance to places, persons, things; OR to get at, obtain
Access
Intrepid
Fearless, very brave, unshakable
What is a pet Mr. Rubino wishes he could have?
Multiple possible answers
Who challenges Romeo to a duel?
Tybalt
Define simile
A comparison of two unrelated things that uses "like" or "as"
To free from tangles or complications
Disentangle
Abscond
To run off and hide
What is Mr. Rubino's favorite ice cream flavor?
Cookies and Cream
Who delivers messages between Romeo and Juliet
The Nurse
Define foreshadowing
Hinting at what is going to come later in the story
A steep cliff; the brink or edge of disaster
Precipice
Arduous
hard to do, requiring much effort
What is Mr. Rubino's favorite season?
Summer
Even though he is cautious, Friar Laurence finally agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet. What is his reasoning?
He thinks it may end the feud between the Montagues and Capulets
Define allusion
A reference to something outside of the story (such as history, mythology, or other books and movies)
To attack with words, call bad names
Revile
Fated
Determined in advance by destiny or fortune
What time does Mr. Rubino usually get to school?
6:50
How does Mercutio’s attitude toward love differ from Romeo’s?
Mercutio mocks love. Romeo is romantic and serious about it
Define foil (double points if you can name an example)
Characters who contrast with each other's personalities in order to highlight their qualities
Reprieve
Pompous
Overly self-important in speech and manner; excessively stately or ceremonious
What was Mr. Rubino's favorite book when he was in high school?
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey