Romeo and Juliet 1
What is the name of the rhythmic pattern Shakespeare most commonly uses?
Iambic Pentameter
Why does Romeo try to stop the fight with Tybalt at first in Act 3?
He wants peace between his family and his new wife's family.
Which member of the Capulet household is not only aware of the marriage, but is assisting with it?
The Nurse
This character is aggressive and combative.
Tybalt
"These violent delights have violent ends."
Friar Lawrence
What are Mercutio's last words?
"A plague on both your houses!"
What is the literary device used when Juliet is talking alone in her room as she waits for the Nurse to come deliver Romeo's answer?
Soliloquy
What does Juliet think of the nurse after she tells her to leave Romeo for Paris?
She no longer trusts the nurse or tells her any secrets/feels betrayed
This story mainly takes place in _______________________________, Italy.
Verona, Italy
"But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?"
Romeo
Why does Paris visit the churchyard at night?
He's grieving Juliet and wants to protect her grave from robbers
Romeo and his friends escape detection at the party because they are wearing____________.
Masks
How old is Juliet?
13
When Lady Capulet tells Juliet of the plans to marry Paris, how does Juliet feel about marriage?
She refuses because she's already married to Romeo.
"You shall find me a grave man."
Mercutio
What does Juliet mean when she says, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet?"
She loves Romeo even though his name is Montague.
Romeo and Juliet are star-crossed lovers. What does that mean?
They are destined to a bad fate; things will go badly
Which of Romeo's friends is actually invited to the Capulet party?
Mercutio
To which City is Romeo banished to?
Mantua
"See, where she lies, / Flower as she was, deflowered by him."
Lord Capulet
What is the main purpose of the prologue?
to help establish and foreshadow what will happen in the play as a whole for the audience
The Prince is an important figure in Verona. What is his name?
Escalus
State a theme of the play.
Hasty, reckless actions may have disastrous consequences OR Feuds and vengeance bring tragedy
Double Jeopardy Points:
How does Tybalt let Romeo know he wants to fight with him at the veryyyy beginning of Act 3 Scene 1?
Sends him a letter
"For I will raise her statue in pure gold."
Lord Montague