Romeo and Juliet
Why does the Prince call the Montagues and
Capulets Rebellious subjects?
the two families have been fueding
What is Benvolio's role in Act 1?
He shows concern for Romeo and tries to calm the fighting families
How can we characterize Capulet as a father?
Loving
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to perform the marriage?
He thinks the marriage may end the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues.
Name the literary devise:
"It is the east, and Juliet is the sun!"
Metaphore
What penalty does Prince Escalus
threaten if further violence breaks out between the two families?
death to those who participate in violence
How does Romeo react when he first sees Juliet?
He wonders who she is and he immediately falls in love with her
What actions support the way Capulet is?
He promises to support Juliet's own wishes about her marriage.
To whom does "she" refer to in Romeo's speech?
Juliet
Name the literary device:
"The grey eye'd morm smiles on the frowning night."
Personification
What word describes Tybolts personality in Act I?
Aggressive
If there is a mutiny in the streets what would a
passerby most likely to observe?
A group of people fighting.
What does Lady Capulet describe Paris is like in her speech?
Paris is like a beautiful book
What point does Juliet make about names?
She loves Romeo even though he has the last name Montague.
Name the literary device:
"My bounty is boundless as the sun!"
Simile
Who is Rosaline
The woman who loves Romeo
What is the main purpose of the PROLOGUE?
To set the scene for the entire play.
What is the most important development in Act II?
Romeo and Juliet's decision to get married.
How are Romeo and Juliet different in their temperament?
Romeo is moody and Juliet is even-tempered.
Name the metaphor:
"Speak to my gossip Venus one fair word."
Allusion
Name the metaphor:
"Well that hit you miss. She'll not be hit/With Cupid's arrow; she hath Dian wit."
Allusion
Name the metaphore:
So smile upon the heavens this holy act."
Personification
Name the metaphor:
"My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready to stand."
Metaphor
What type of sentence is this?
"At my poor house look to behold this night/Earth-trending stars that make heaven light."
Oxymoron
Name the literary device:
"Not believe me. You have dancing shoes/With nimble soles; I have a soul of lead."
Metaphor