Characters
He tries to stop the opening street brawl and serves as a peacemaker.
Who is Benvolio?
What city does the story of Romeo and Juliet take place in?
What is Verona, Italy?
What poetic form is often used by Romeo when he talks about love? For example, "Oh brawling love"
What is an oxymoron?
This heavenly/celestial object is often mentioned in relation to Romeo and Juliet’s destiny, hinting that their fate is guided by forces beyond their control.
What are the stars?
What theme is reflected in Romeo and Juliet being called “star-crossed lovers”?
What is fate vs. free will?
She supports Juliet like a mother and has a tendency to ramble.
Who is the Nurse?
In Act 1 Scene 1, what does the Prince threaten to do if fighting continues?
What is sentence the fighters to death?
What poetic device does Romeo use when he calls Juliet "a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear"?
What is a metaphor comparing her beauty to something precious and rare?
Romeo attends the Capulet party in disguise. His mask symbolizes this aspect of his identity and intentions.
What is hiding his true identity as a Montague?
Romeo and Juliet’s love blooming amidst their families' feud best demonstrates what theme?
What is love vs. hate?
He asks for Juliet’s hand in marriage in Act 1, Scene 2.
Who is Paris?
What key event happens at the Capulet feast in Act 1 Scene 5?
What is Romeo and Juliet meet and fall in love?
What literary device is used in "My only love sprung from my only hate"?
What is a juxtaposition?
When Romeo climbs the Capulet walls at night to see Juliet, the setting symbolizes this deeper theme—love as a risk that defies boundaries and danger.
What is forbidden love?
Juliet's line “I’ll look to like, if looking liking move” reflects her tension between what two forces?
What is individual vs. society?
This character is witty, imaginative, and teases Romeo about his dreams.
Who is Mercutio?
In Act 2 Scene 2 (the balcony scene), what major decision do Romeo and Juliet make?
What is to get married?
What poetic form is used when Friar Lawrence is discussing plants, herbs, etc., at the beginning of act 2 scene 3?
What is a soliloquy?
When Juliet learns Romeo is a Montague, she compares love to something that’s beautiful on the outside but dangerous underneath. This moment symbolizes the tension between appearance and reality.
What is the rose (or a rose by any other name)?
Romeo describes Juliet as the sun and says she teaches the torches to burn bright. Their love grows in secret, often at night, contrasting light and shadow.
What is light vs. dark?
This person agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet in secret, hoping to end the family feud.
Who is Friar Lawrence?
Why does Friar Laurence agree to secretly marry Romeo and Juliet, even though he’s concerned about how fast their relationship is moving?
What is he hopes that their marriage will help end the feud between the Montague and Capulet families?
What is the meter commonly used in Romeo and Juliet’s dialogue?
What is iambic pentameter?
Queen Mab, described in Mercutio’s speech, symbolizes the power of this over people's dreams and desires.
What is imagination/fantasy
When Friar Laurence warns Romeo to “love moderately,” it reflects which theme?
What is innocence vs. experience?