Act 1 Scene 1
Act 1 Scene 2
Characters
Context Clues
Act 1 Scenes 1-2 Cont'd
100

Where do the Feuding families ( Montagues and Capulets) live

Verona

100

What does Paris ask Capulet about?

He ask if he can marry Juliet

100

Montague. Son of Montague, 17 years old

Romeo

100

What context clues strategy is being used in the following sentence?

Some people who live in cities are affluent, or rich and wealthy.

Definition

100

Which character is aggressive and eager to fight?

Tybalt

200

What (or who!) starts the brawl?

The servants start the brawl.

200

What is Capulet's first answer to Paris's question?

He first says wait till Juliet gets older and more mature.

200

Capulet. Daughter of Capulet, 13 years old, Birthday July 31st

Juliet

200

What does the word ubiquitous mean? No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new T.Vs and other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous.

it is everywhere

200

What warning does the prince give to anyone who breaks the peace again?

He shall pay with his life



300

How does Sampson provoke a fight w the Montage servants?

Bite the thumb

300

What problem does the servant,Peter have?

He can't read.

300

Montague. Nephew of Montague and friend of Romeo. More passive and a good friend.

Benvolio

300

Sometimes there might be a word or phrase in a sentence that connects a word to its meaning.

Ex. like, such as, or, are, called, named

What type of words are these?

helping words

300

Why do you think Shakespeare begins with a fight?

To show how hostile the families are two each other

400

What does Benvolio try to do when he arrives on scene?

He tries to stop the fight

400

What is the name of the woman Romeo loves?

Rosaline

400

Escalus. A kinsman to the Prince, and Romeo's close friend

Mercutio
400
What is an inference?

An educated guess

thinking about what makes sense

400

Why does Benvolio want Romeo to go to the party?

So that Romeo can forget all about Rosaline and fall in love with another woman.

500

What is a short introduction at the beginning of a play that gives a brief overview of the plot

Prolouge

500

Why does Romeo agree to go to the party?

Becuase Rosaline will be there.

500

Capulet. Juliet's cousin, overprotective and more violet towards the Montagues. Talented swordsman.

Tybalt
500

What are the five different context clues strategies?

definition, example, synonym, antonym, and inference

500

 How old is Juliet? What are her father's thoughts about allowing her to marry?

Juliet is 13 years old. Capulet feels that Juliet is too young to get married. He would like her to wait two years until she gets married.

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