Figurative Language
Elements of a Tragedy
Characters
Act 1
Act 2
100

Comparing two things to each other using the words "like" or "as".

Simile

100
This is a type of play in which the main characters meet their downfall.

Tragedy

100
One of the main protagonists. They are brash and impetuous, often acting without thinking of the consequences.

Romeo Montague

100

The two families that are feuding with each other are?

The Montagues and the Capulets.

100

During the famous balcony scene, Romeo and Juliet plan to what?

Get married.

200

A direct comparison between two things.

Metaphor

200
This person spoke directly to the audience and usually spoke the prologue and epilogue.

Chorus

200

One of the main protagonists. They are naïve and impulsive when trying to control their own life.

Juliet Capulet

200

Romeo is heartbroken over which girl?

Rosaline

200
Who has challenged who to a duel to the death?

Tybalt challenged Romeo.

300

When an inanimate object is given human qualities such as personality traits or actions.

Personification

300

This monologue, or independent speech, identifies the main characters, setting, main conflict, and other background information to the audience.

Prologue

300

A hot-headed man who will stop at nothing to defend his family.

Tybalt
300

Lord Capulet allows Count Paris to ask for Juliet's hand in marriage. What is the one condition that Lord Capulet tells Paris?

Juliet must accept his offer.

300
Romeo asks Friar Lawrence to marry him and Juliet. Though the Friar does not want to do this, he agrees to for what reason?

He thinks it will end the feud.

400

When something happens that is the direct opposite of what is intended.

Irony

400

A weakness or trait that leads a character to their downfall.

Tragic/Fatal Flaw

400
The holy man who acts as a mentor figure to Romeo Montague.

Friar Lawrence

400

Why does Benvolio want Romeo to crash the Capulet party?

To get his mind off of Rosaline.

400

Aside from Romeo, Juliet, and Friar Lawrence, who is the only other witness to their marriage?

Nurse

500
What type of irony is being defined below?


When the audience knows crucial or important information that characters in a story do not know.

(A) Verbal  (B) Situational  (C) Dramatic

Dramatic Irony

500
This type of character has a tragic or fatal flaw that leads to their downfall.

Tragic Hero

500

A powerful lord who wishes to arrange a marriage to Juliet Capulet.

Count Paris

500

The end of Act 1 sees Romeo and Juliet learning of each other's family. How does each character react to this news?

Both Romeo and Juliet are devastated/upset at each other's identity.
500
Before Romeo and Juliet's marriage, Friar Lawrence warns Romeo that they must do what if they want their marriage to succeed?

"Practice moderation in love."

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