Act 1 Plot
Sampson and Gregory both open the play. As scene 1 unfolds one of these two servants proves to be a coward. Their tough words do not match their actions. Who is the coward?
Sampson
Benvolio promises Romeo that he will be able to show him prettier beauties at the __________________ party
Capulet
Mercutio can be viewed as Romeo's character __________________.
Foil
Romeo and Juliet both compare themselves to two _________________ going to shrine to say prayers and give homage to God.
Pilgrams
"My only love, sprung from my only hate!"
Juliet
Sampson and Gregory are both _______________ servants.
Capulet
Lord Capulet shows himself to be a ___________________ father because he will not give his consent to _________________ to marry Juliet.
protective/Paris
Mercutio is a character who happily lives life. Unlike Romeo, he does not allow this life to 'drag him down'
Romeo and Juliet both learn from the ______________ that they have fallen in love with their enemy
Nurse
"O dear account! My life is my foe's debt."
Romeo
Benvolio is Romeo's first cousin and upon witnessing the brawl in Scene 1 attempts to break it up. Early on Benvolio is established as a peacemaker. He has a counterpart in the play. That is a character who serves as his opposite. Who is this character and from a dramatic conventions standpoint what role does this character play?
Tybalt/Foil
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On the way to the Capulet party Romeo stops and reveals that he has misgivings in attending the party. So much so that he feels he will meet an untimely end if he does go. This feeling __________________ tragic events that will unfold later in the play
Foreshadow
As Act 1 Scene 5 comes to a close a showdown between two characters is set in motion. Who are these two characters?
Tybalt and Romeo
"O, then I see Queen Mab hath been with you."
Mercutio
Lord Montague asks Benvolio to find out Romeo is depressed in Scene 1. Benvolio eventually learns that Romeo is depressed because of unrequited love. Who is it that does not love Romeo in Scene 1?
Rosaline
Lady Capulet wants Juliet to get ___________________.
Married
When Romeo sees Juliet for the first time at the party his speech is memorable. He uses extreme exaggeration and comparison to describe her beauty. From a figurative language standpoint, extreme exaggeration is __________________, and comparison using like or as is a ___________________
Hyperbole/Simile
Who is established as the villain in the play?
Tybalt
"No, sir, I do not bite my thumb at you sir; but I bite my thumb, sir."
Sampson
Why does Rosaline refuse to return Romeo's love?
She has devoted herself to the religious life. She wants to be a nun.
The Nurse and Lady Capulet both believe that __________ will be an excellent husband for Juliet
Paris
What Capulet notices Romeo as he speaks of Juliet's beauty?
Tybalt
The conflict in this play is Romeo and Juliet's love vs. _____________________ hate.
Tybalt
"Younger than she are happy mother's made."
Paris