Background Information
The author of Romeo and Juliet.
Who is William Shakespeare?
I am known as the peacekeeper. You may even call me benevolent.
Who is Benvolio?
These two families have a long history of conflict, but neither can really remember why they're fighting.
Who are the Capulets and Montagues?
The purpose for the chorus's appearance at the beginning of Act 2.
What is to review the events of Act I?
"Now Old Desire doth in his death-bed lie...." is an example of this type of figurative language.
Romeo is a member of this family.
Who are the Montagues?
I am the Montague's main man! I am a lover, not a fighter. I tend to speak in flowery poetry.
Who is Romeo?
Romeo decides to go the party to meet this person who he has declared that he loves.
Who is Rosaline?
Romeo meets Juliet at this location for one of the most famous scenes of the play.
Where is Juliet's balcony?
"It is the east, and Juliet is the sun!" is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is a metaphor?
Juliet is a member of this family.
Who are the Capulets?
I am a hot head. I have quite a temper, and I'm always looking for a good fight. I'm also Juliet's cousin.
Who is Tybalt?
Juliet's parents have arranged her marriage to the Prince's cousin whose name is....
Who is Paris?
After Romeo and Juliet profess their love for one another, Juliet asks Romeo to send word to her the next day so they may do this.
What is get married?
*CLANG* and *BIFF* in the comic strip are examples of this kind of figurative language.
What is onomatopoeia?
The setting of Romeo and Juliet.
What is Verona?
I am Romeo's best friend. I tend to be a bit reckless. I love to talk and argue. You may call me a little unhinged.
Who is Mercutio?
The hosts of the ball is this family.
Who are the Capulets?
True or False: Romeo and Juliet intend to tell their families about their relationship.
What is false?
In Act 1, Scene 2 of the comic strip, Romeo says "Sure, what could possibly go wrong?" This is an example of this type of irony.
What is verbal irony?
"Biting your thumb" at someone is the modern day equivalent to this.
What is giving someone the middle finger?
I am the Capulet's lovely daughter. I'm only 13, but I'm ready to be married.
Who is Juliet?
True or False: Romeo and Juliet knew they were from rival families when they met at the ball.
What is false?
True or False: Romeo enters Juliet's room in Act 2.
What is false?
The reader of Romeo and Juliet knows that the characters will meet a tragic end. This is an example of ______________ irony.
What is dramatic irony?