Literary Terms
Mercutio says “Dreamers often lie.” This is an example of what literary device?
What is pun?
Who did Romeo and Benvolio meet that allows (causes) them to go to the Capulet party?
Who is the illiterate Capulet servant?
This character is offended after seeing Romeo at the Capulet party. Instead of fighting Romeo there, he sends Romeo a letter and challenges him to a fight.
Who is Tybalt?
When Romeo runs to Friar Lawrence after killing Tybalt, Friar tells Romeo to be thankful for three things. Name the three things he should be happy/thankful for.
What is Juliet is alive and well; Tybalt is dead otherwise Tybalt would have killed him; and the Prince only sentenced him to exile not death?
Fill in the blank from Juliet’s speech. “That which we call _______ by any other word would smell as sweet.”
What is a rose?
What was the effect (or result) of Romeo killing Tybalt?
What is Romeo is banished?
This character sentences Romeo to exile or banishment after Romeo kills Tybalt.
Who is Prince Escalus?
Even though Mercutio is Romeo’s best friend he is invited to the Capulet party because he is related to which character?
Who is Prince Escalus?
When Romeo first sees Juliet at the balcony he compares her to the _____.
What is the sun?
“Juliet is the sun” is an example of what literary device?
What is metaphor?
What happened that caused Romeo to kill Tybalt?
Tybalt killed Mercutio?
This character acts as Romeo’s confidante. Romeo turns to him for advice and support.
Who is Friar Lawrence?
When Romeo is still upset by Rosaline’s rejection, what advice does Benvolio give his cousin?
What is find another girl?
When Juliet says “Wherefore art thou Romeo,” she is really saying what?
Why are you, Romeo, a Montague?
“O, brawling love. O loving hate.” This is an example of what literary device?
What is oxymoron?
What did Romeo do that caused Tybalt to challenge him and eventually kill Mercutio?
What is show up at Capulet's party?
This character is Romeo’s cousin and a peacemaker between the two families.
Who is Benvolio?
After Tybalt’s death, Lord Capulet plans what for Juliet? And on what day?
What is Juliet is to marry Paris on Thursday?
When Romeo and Juliet agree to get married they have only known each other for how long?
What is less than one day?
“These violent delights have violent ends and in their triumph die, like fire and power, which, as they kiss, consume.” This is an example of what literary device?
What is simile?
This character wants Juliet to be happy. She first helps her be with Romeo then tells her to consider Paris.
Who is the Nurse?
In the beginning of the play Lord Capulet doesn’t want Juliet to marry Paris because ______________.
What is she is too young?
Romeo and Juliet agree that the nurse will meet him at what time?
What is 9 a.m.?