Quotes
"If ever you disturb our streets again/ Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace"
Who is Prince Escalus?
Words spoken in a play, usually in an undertone and not intended to be heard by everyone one stage.
What is an aside?
To act without thought
What is impetuous?
This is the town where Shakespeare was born
What is Stratford-Upon-Avon?
This character is comic relief
Who is the Nurse?
"But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart./ My will to her consent is but a part."
Who is Lord Capulet?
The use of hints or clues to suggest what action is to come.
What is foreshadowing?
Confession of sins
Shrift
This is the date of Shakespeare's death.
What is April 23, 1564?
This is the day of the week that Act I takes place.
What is Sunday?
"Did my heart love till now? Forswear it sight/ For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night"
Who is Romeo?
A character who sets off another character by contrast
What is a foil?
Indecent humor
This is William Shakespeare's wife.
Who is Anne Hathaway?
This is who Romeo is in love with at the beginning of the play.
Who is Rosaline?
"God gi go-den. I pray sir, can you read?"
Who is a servant?
A speech by one character meant to convey their thoughts and feelings to the audience.
What is a soliloquy?
Hostility; hatred
What is enmity?
This is the name of the theater where many of Shakespeare's plays were performed.
What is the Globe?
These two characters are related to the Prince.
"Verona's summer hath not such a flower"
Who is Lady Capulet?
A five verse feet with each foot an iamb (total of 10 syllables).
What is iambic pentameter?
What is a tragedy?
This is the number of children Shakespeare had.
What is 3?
What is blank verse?