This character acts as Romeo’s confidante. Romeo turns to him for advice and support for getting married to Juliet.
Who is Friar Lawrence?
Juliet gives a speech about Romeo not knowing that Romeo is right under her. The audience can see Romeo however. This is an example of....
Dramatic Irony
When Romeo is still upset by Rosaline’s rejection, what advice does Benvolio give his cousin?
What is find another girl?
"Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven, Having some business, do entreat her eyes" is an example of what literary device?
What is personification?
This character sentences Romeo to exile or banishment after Romeo kills Tybalt.
Who is Prince Escalus?
When Romeo first sees Juliet at the balcony he says: "It is the east, and Juliet is the sun." This is an example of a...
Metaphor
Mercutio talks of receiving a dream from Queen Mab, a famous folklore fairy. This is an example of a....
allusion
This character wants Juliet to be happy. She first helps her be with Romeo then tells her to consider Paris.
Who is the Nurse?
Romeo and Juliet agree that the nurse will meet him at what time?
What is 9 a.m.?
In the beginning of the play Lord Capulet doesn’t want Juliet to marry Paris because _________________.
What is she is too young?
This character is Romeo’s cousin and a peacemaker between the two families.
Who is Benvolio?
When Romeo and Juliet agree to get married they have only known each other for how long?
What is less than one day?
What event could be considered the initial conflict in the play? Hint: Not the reason why the families hate each other, it is something we saw in the play.
What is the Capulet's party?
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?
Fill in the blank from Juliet’s speech. “That which we call _______ by any other word would smell as sweet.”
What is a rose?
In the beginning of the play the Prince gives a long speech to the crowd to break apart the fighting. This is an example of....
What is monologue?