Characters
Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Literary Devices
100
This character is peaceful and frequently tries to end conflicts.
Benvolio
100
When and where Romeo and Juliet live.
In Verona, Italy in the 1600s
100
The reason why Romeo goes to see Friar Lawrence in Act 2.
Romeo tells Friar Lawrence that he loves Juliet and wants to marry her.
100
This character explains to the prince what happened to Tybalt and Mercutio.
Benvolio
100
What is "setting"?
The time, place, and mood of a story. (Where and when)
200
This character hates Romeo and wants to fight him because he is a Montague.
Tybalt
200
This is where Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time.
At the Capulets' feast.
200
The reason Friar Lawrence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet.
He thinks their marriage could end the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
200
This is Romeo's punishment for killing Tybalt.
Romeo is exiled or banished from Verona.
200
What is "theme"?
Theme is a message that the author or storyteller wants the reader to understand from the story.
300
Romeo loves this character in Act 1 Scene 1.
Rosaline
300
The reason Romeo wanted to go to the Capulets' feast.
To see Rosaline
300
The reason why Tybalt is looking for Romeo.
Tybalt is angry that Romeo went to the Capulets' feast.
300
This is why Romeo didn't want to fight Tybalt.
Romeo and Tybalt are now relatives because he is married to Juliet.
300
How are external and internal conflicts different?
An internal conflict is a problem that a person or character has inside their own mind and feelings. An external conflict is a problem that a person or character has with some force outside the character, such as another person, an animal, or nature.
400
The Capulets want Juliet to marry this character.
Paris
400
The reason Benvolio wanted to go to the Capulets' feast.
To help Romeo find another girl and to forget about Rosaline.
400
This is what Juliet means when she says, "That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet."
Juliet means that she loves Romeo even though he is a Montague. She is saying that Romeo would still be the same person if he changed his name.
400
This is why Mercutio fights Tybalt.
Mercutio is standing up for or defending Romeo.
400
What is characterization?
Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.
500
These two characters helped Romeo and Juliet get married.
Friar Lawrence and Juliet's Nurse
500
The reason Lord Capulet didn't want Juliet to marry Paris in the beginning of the play.
Because Juliet is too young.
500
What Romeo compares Juliet to when he sees her on her balcony.
The sun.
500
These are two causes or events that lead up to Romeo killing Tybalt.
The ancient grudge between the Montagues and Capulets. Romeo went to the Capulets' feast. Tybalt killed Mercutio.
500
What are the five methods of indirect characterization?
Speech/Says Thoughts/Thinks Effect on others Actions Looks
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