Inference
Inference
Figurative Language
Vocabulary
100
What can you infer from Lady Capulet saying "The Valiant Paris seeks you for his love"?
Lady Capulet wants Paris to marry Juliet.
100
How strong did the apothecary say the poison was?
It would kill 20 men.
100

"I would not for the wealth of all the town
Here in my house do him disparagement:" is an example of this type of figurative language.

Hyperbole

100

Which word would describe the Priest... A. Chivalrous B. Benefactor C. Embark D. Plod

B. Benefactor Def.: One who does good to others

200
What would happen if Benvolio didn't encourage Romeo to go to the feast?
Romeo wouldn't of fallen in love with Juliet.
200

What can we infer about Romeo's character by his actions?

He's passionate and impulsive.

200

"Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,
Who is already sick and pale with grief," is an example of this type of figurative language.

Personification

200

How would you describe the argument between the families? A. Infallible B. Dearth C. Assent D. Discrepancy

D. Discrepancy Def.: A difference, lack of agreement

300
Why do you think Benvolio and Mercutio want Romeo to go to the feast?
they want Romeo to meet someone.
300
Predict the outcome if Romeo would have received the letter from Friar John?
Romeo and Juliet would have been together.
300

"My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand" is an example of this type of figurative language.

Metaphor

300

How would you describe Romeo's love for Juliet? A. Altruistic B. Clemency C. Indomitable D. Facile

C. Indomitable Def.: Unconquerable, refusing to yield

400

What can you infer when Juliet says "It is an honor that I dream not of." when Lady Capulet "Marry that 'Marry' is the very them I came to talk of. Tell me daughter Juliet how stands your disposition to be married?"

Juliet doesn't want to get married

400
What explanation do you have for Romeo wanting to die by Juliet's grave?
Romeo wants to die with his love.
400

"True, I talk of dreams,
Which are the children of an idle brain," is an example of this form of figurative language.

Metaphor

400

How would you describe tybalt? A. Truculent B. Diffident C. Pungent D. Remiss

A. Truculent Def.: Fierce and cruel

500

Predict the outcome if Lady Capulet wouldn't push Juliet to get married.

She wouldn't have had to kill herself

500
What alternative would you suggest in Apothecary's position?
Give Romeo a fake poison and keep the money.
500

Romeo's line: "It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear;" contains these examples of figurative language.

Personification, simile, and imagery.

500

How would you describe Romeo and Juliets' love for each other? A. Repose B. Virulent C. Unfeigned D. Temerity

C. Unfeigned Def.: Sincere, real, without pretense

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