Drama Terms
A short speech delivered to the audience or to another character, that others onstage are not supposed to hear.
Aside
The town where Romeo and Juliet live.
Verona
Confession
Shrift
Shakespeare was married to this woman who was eight years older than he was.
Anne Hathaway
This character was known for his fiery temper.
Tybalt
A long speech made by one character to one or more characters.
Monologue
Friar Laurence tells Romeo to flee to this town.
Mantua
A thin sword.
Rapier
This person was Shakespeare's most famous patron.
King James I
This creature was known for influencing your dreams.
Queen Mab
Conversations between characters in a play.
Dialogue
Romeo and Juliet takes place in this country.
Italy
Romeo's punishment handed down from the prince.
Banishment
or
Exile
When Shakespeare's acting troop was at its highest point of success, what was their name?
The King's Men
Romeo's first love.
Rosaline
A speech made by a character who is alone on stage, speaking to himself.
Soliloquy
Romeo tells the Nurse to meet his servant here in order to receive the tackled stairs.
(Provide term that was used in the text)
The abbey wall
The Nurse's word for money.
Chinks
When Shakespeare's acting troop first began performing plays in public, what was their company name?
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
The ruler of Verona
(Must provide his title and name)
Prince Escalus
Character who is used as a contrast to another character, such as Tybalt and Benvolio.
Foil
Shakespeare was born in this town.
Stratford
Stratford-upon-Avon
The glass container that holds the Friar's potion.
Vial
Shakespeare was born and died on this day and month?
April 23
(1564)
The Nurse's real name.
Angelica