What is the main purpose of the Prologue to Shakespeare's play?
to set the scene for the play as a whole
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What is a "blank verse?"
an unrhymed verse written in iambic pentameter
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After Tybalt's death, the Prince sentences Romeo to what kind of punishment?
banishment
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In Act IV, Scene iii, Juliet refers to the things that she must do as her "dismal scene"which she must do alone. What is a good synonym for "dismal?"
gloomy
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In Act V, Scene i, what message does Balthasar report to Romeo?
Juliet is dead and has been laid to rest in the Capulet's tomb
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In Act I, Scene i, who are Sampson and Gregory?
servants of the Capulets
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In Act II, Friar Lawrence is best described as what to Romeo?
his spiritual advisor
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At the beginning of Act III, Scene ii, Juliet is alone in Capulet's orchard. She delivers a long speech in which she eagerly anticipates Romeo's arrival at nightfall. What is this an example of?
a soliloquy
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In her soliloquy soon after the beginning of Scene iii, on what topic does Juliet dwell?
her fear of what may happen when she awakens in the tomb
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In Act V, Scene i, after hearing Balthasar's news, what method does Romeo decide on for committing suicide?
He will poison himself.
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What is a "dialogue?"
a conversation between or among characters
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Whom does Juliet send as a messenger to Romeo to find out about Romeo's intentions?
the Nurse
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In Act III, Scene iii, when Romeo learns about the Prince's decree, what best describes his reaction as he talks with Friar Lawrence?
self-pity
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In Act IV, Scene ii, when Capulet learns that Juliet apparently agrees to the wedding with Paris, what decision does he make?
to advance the wedding from Thursday to Wednesday
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In Scene iii, what motivates Paris to visit the churchyard at night?
his grief over Juliet's death
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IN Act I of Shakespeare's play, who is Rosaline?
the lady for whom Romeo is love-sick
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What is a main reason that Friar Lawrence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He thinks the marriage may help end the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues.
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What is the main purpose of Scene iv, which shows Capulet, Lady Capulet, and Paris?
to show Capulet's decision that Juliet will marry Paris the following Thursday
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What is an important fact that we have already learned about Friar Lawrence that takes on a new, more important meaning in Act IV?
He is an expert on the uses of herbs and plants
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What causes Friar Lawrence to go to the churchyard in Act V?
His message to Romeo was not delivered, so he has to assist Juliet when she wakes up.
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What is Benvolio's main function in Act I of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?
He shows concern for Romeo and tries to keep the peace between the families.
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When you summarize a piece or writing, which of the following do you do?
briefly state the main points in a piece of writing
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What is the definition of an "aside?"
a brief remark by a character revealing his or her true thoughts or feelings, unheard by other characters
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What is the definition of "dramatic irony?"
a contradiciton between what a character thinks and says and what the audience or reader knows is true
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What is a statement that correctly describes a tragic hero?
The tragic hero, who is of noble stature, meets with disaster or great misfortune, usually due to fate, a character flaw, or a combination of both.