Characters
Which character(s) are known for comic relief?
The Nurse, Mercutio, servants
How is a simile different from a metaphor?
A simile uses like or as to compare different ideas
A metaphor is a comparison between two ideas. Sometimes, it can keep going as an extended metaphor
What type of irony is this?
We know Romeo and Juliet are going to kill themselves after reading the prologue.
Dramatic Irony
True or False:
Theme statements need to use 2nd person (you) to get the message across.
False.
Avoid using 2nd person or character names
What does a play typically start with to introduce or preview the play to the audience before it begins?
Prologue
Who are the two families who are feuding in Verona?
The Capulets and Montagues
What is the definition of a tragedy?
A play that has the main character suffer an irreversible downfall.
What type of irony is this?
Mercutio is the first to die in the play, yet he is not a family member of either feuding family?
Situational Irony
True or false:
A theme can be one or two words.
False:
A theme should be a statement on a thematic topic that can be taken from the events and ideas of the play.
What type of speech/ drama term is it when characters are talking back and forth?
Dialogue
What are 2 ways the Prince and the Friar are similar?
1. They are both trusted leaders in Verona.
2. They both want the feud to end.
3. They both are neutral/ not part of either family.
Using terms like "Cupid's arrow" and "Diana's wit" are examples of which literary term?
A direct reference
Direct reference uses the name while an allusion makes an indirect connection.
What type of irony is this?
Juliet tells her mom that her heart is dead for Romeo, but her mom hears that her heart is dead because of Romeo killing Tybalt.
Verbal irony
Mercutio tells his friends that if they ask for him tomorrow, he will be a grave man after being stabbed by Tybalt.
What term is he using to share this message?
A pun on the word "grave."
What is the difference between a soliloquy and a monologue?
They are both one person talking, but a soliloquy has one person speaking alone to themselves while a monologue has one person speaking to other actors on the stage.
What is Romeo and Juliet's tragic flaw?
Their impulsive, sudden decision making. They do not think about the outcomes of their actions.
What is the difference between prose and verse?
Prose is unstructured speaking, usually for general or lower-level topics/ characters.
Verse has 10 beats per line (iambic pentameter) which shows important topics or people.
What is an example of situational irony from Act 4?
Juliet's family is preparing for her wedding, but they end up having her funeral instead.
Write a theme about good intentions.
Ex:
Even the best intentions have unintended outcomes.
How or why is an aside used?
An aside is used to tell the audience a thought or idea of a character without letting another character "hear" the short comment.
Who are the two sets of character foils within Romeo and Juliet?
Benvolio and Tybalt
The Nurse and Lady Capulet
Why would a character use oxymorons?
To express extreme emotions, such as confusion or rage.
What are 3 examples of dramatic irony from Act 5?
Ex:
1. Juliet is not dead 2. Romeo has poison and plans to die. 3. Romeo never got the letter. 4. Romeo and Juliet were married in secret and in love.
Which character typically shares insights and thematic messages?
Friar Lawrence
What is one example of a soliloquy in Romeo and Juliet and WHY is it used?
Ex: Juliet sharing her feelings for Romeo to let the audience know she loves him.
Juliet about to take the potion to share her fears and worries about the outcome.