Irony or nah?
From the Films
Plot Points
True or False
Who said it?
100

Romeo falls in love with his only enemy without knowing

Yes, this is dramatic irony because we know Juliet is his enemy

100

In the 1996 Baz Luhrmann film, what modern weapon replaces the sword? 

Guns

100

What punishment does Prince Escalus declare for future public fighting? 

Death

100

Friar Laurence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet because he believes it will resolve the feud between the families

True 

100

“But soft! What light through yonder window breaks?”

Romeo

200

Juliet telling her feelings for Romeo on the balcony

Yes, this is dramatic irony because we know Romeo is listening

200

In the 2013 Carlei film, featuring Hailee Steinfeld, the setting is... 

Historical Verona

200

How does Romeo feel at the beginning of the play? 

Depressed / Heartbroken over Rosaline

200

Tybalt’s confrontation with Romeo reveals Tybalt’s willingness to compromise if Romeo is respectful.

False 

200

“Thou art a villain.”

Tybalt

300

Mercutio being stabbed

No, this is not dramatic irony

300

How does the 2013 version portray Juliet compared to the 1996 version? 

A) She's more assertive

B) She's more gentle

C) She's more violent

B) She's more gentle

300

Why doesn't Lord Capulet want Juliet to marry Paris at first? 

Because she's too young

300

Benvolio consistently acts as a peacemaker in Acts 1–3, trying to prevent violence between the Montagues and Capulets.

True. 

300

“Call for me tomorrow and you shall find me a grave man.”

Mercutio

400

Romeo not wanting to fight Tybalt

Yes, this is dramatic irony because we know he just married Juliet

400

In the 1996 Film directed by Baz Luhrmann, what is the when and where is the setting? 

Modern day (1996) Verona Beach

400

Why does Romeo not know about the plan Juliet and the Friar made? 

He never receives the letter

400

Juliet’s dialogue in the balcony scene suggests that she values Romeo’s name and social identity more than his character

False

400

"Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast.”

Friar Lawrence 

500

Romeo drinking the poison 

Yes, this is dramatic irony because we know Juliet isn't dead 

500

Which plot line is in the 2013 film and NOT the 1996 film? 

A) Benvolio wants to be with Rosaline

B) Romeo sneaks into Juliet's backyard

C) Mercutio gives his Queen Mab speech

A) Benvolio wants to be with Rosaline

500

What point is the climax / turning point of the story? 

Mercutio and/ or Tybalt's death 

500

 The Nurse supports Juliet’s secret marriage without concern for the consequences.

True 

500

“I do protest, I never injured thee, But love thee better than thou canst devise.”

Romeo 

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