Family Battles
In Act I, Scene I of Romeo and Juliet, who started the fight?
Sampson started the fight by biting his thumb at Abram.
In Act I, Scene I of Romeo and Juliet, why was Lord Montague worried about Romeo?
Lord Montague was worried about Romeo because he had been acting sad and he didn't know why.
In Act I, Scene I of Romeo and Juliet, what did Romeo tell Benvolio was wrong?
Romeo told Benvolio that he was upset because he was in love with Rosaline, but she swore a life of chastity.
What are the 6 elements of a plot?
1. Exposition/Introduction
2. Inciting Incident/Conflict
3. Rising Action
4. Climax
5. Falling Action
6. Resolution/Conclusion/Denouement
What is a drama?
A drama is a written work that tells a story through action and speech and is meant to be acted out on a stage.
In Act I, Scene II of Romeo and Juliet, what did Lord Capulet tell Paris that he needed to do for Lord Capulet to fully support the marriage?
Lord Capulet informed Paris that he must have Juliet fall in love with him for him to fully support the marriage.
In Act I, Scene II of Romeo and Juliet, how did Paris convince Lord Capulet to allow him to marry Juliet?
Paris convinced Lord Capulet to allow him to marry Juliet by explaining that "women" younger than Juliet were married and having children.
In Act I, Scene II of Romeo and Juliet, who was asking Lord Capulet to marry Juliet?
Paris
What are acts?
Big chunks of the story, like a chapter.
What is the setting of Romeo and Juliet?
Verona, Italy
In Act I, Scene III of Romeo and Juliet, did Juliet tell Lady Capulet that she was interested in getting married?
No.
In Act I, Scene IV of Romeo and Juliet, why was Romeo hesitant to enter the party?
Romeo was hesitant to enter the party because he had a dream that something at the party would cause his death.
In Act I, Scene III of Romeo and Juliet, what did Lady Capulet want to to talk to Juliet about?
Lady Capulet wanted to talk with Juliet about Paris' interest in marrying her.
What are scenes?
Scenes are small chunks of the story when the set changes.
Which of the following is an example of a stage direction?
1. Enter Romeo
2. Romeo: What, shall this speech be spoke for our excuse? Or shall we on without apology?
3. Benvolio: Strike, drum.
1. Enter Romeo
In Act I, Scene III of Romeo and Juliet, who encourages Juliet to marry Paris because he is handsome?
The Nurse encourages Juliet to marry Paris because he is handsome.
In Act I, Scene IV of Romeo and Juliet, who attended the Capulet masquerade party with Romeo?
Mercutio and Benvolio attended the Capulet masquerade party with Romeo.
In Act I, Scene V of Romeo and Juliet, who did Juliet fall in love with at the party.
Romeo
What is a script?
A script is the text of a play, including the dialogue the actors speak and the stage directions.
Which of the following is an example of dialogue?
1. Enter Romeo
2. Romeo: What, shall this speech be spoke for our excuse? Or shall we on without apology?
3. Exit Lady Capulet
2. Romeo: What, shall this speech be spoke for our excuse? Or shall we on without apology?
In Act I, Scene V of Romeo and Juliet, who does Tybalt want to fight at the Capulet party?
Tybalt wanted to fight Romeo at the Capulet party.
In Act I, Scene IV of Romeo and Juliet, what does Benvolio and Mercutio want Romeo to do at the Capulet party?
Benvolio and Mercutio want Romeo to find a new love interest at the Capulet party.
In Act I, Scene V of Romeo and Juliet, while talking with his new love interest, what does Romeo compare his lips to?
Romeo compares his lips to two blushing pilgrims.
What are characters?
Characters are who is in the play.
What is a narrator?
A narrator gives the audience information about what is happening in the play.