Literary Devices
What is an oxymoron?
$100: What is an oxymoron?
Answer: A figure of speech that juxtaposes contradictory terms (e.g., "loving hate").
How does Benvolio behave when he sees a fight?
$100: How does Benvolio behave when he sees a fight?
Answer: He tries to separate the fighters and urges peace.
What causes the fight in the opening scene?
$100: What causes the fight in the opening scene?
Answer: A Capulet servant bites his thumb at a Montague servant.
What themes are introduced in Act 1, and how are they developed through the characters or events?
$100: What themes are introduced in Act 1, and how are they developed through the characters or events? (RL.9-10.2, W.9-10.9)
Answer: Identify a theme such as love or conflict and explain how it is reflected through Romeo and Juliet's interactions or the family feud.
Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of Act 1?
$100: Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of Act 1?
Answer: Rosaline
Identify a metaphor in Act 1.
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What is Romeo's mood when he first appears?
$200: What is Romeo's mood when he first appears?
Answer: Sad, depressed and lovesick.
What punishment does Prince Escalus threaten?
$200: What punishment does Prince Escalus threaten?
Answer: Death.
Explain the significance of Romeo and Juliet's meeting at the Capulet party. How is dramatic irony present in this moment? (RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.5)
$200 Explain the significance of Romeo and Juliet's meeting at the Capulet party. How is dramatic irony present in this moment? (RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.5)
Answer: Discuss how their meeting sets up the tragic outcome and how the audience knows their families are enemies, adding to the tension.
What is Juliet's initial reaction to her mother’s suggestion of marrying Paris?
$200: What is Juliet's initial reaction to her mother’s suggestion of marrying Paris?
Answer: She is not interested and says she will consider him.
What is foreshadowing?
$300: What is foreshadowing?
Answer: A literary device that hints at future events in the story.
How does Juliet react to Paris's proposal?
$300: How does Juliet react to Paris's proposal?
Answer: She shows reluctance and says she will consider him.
Explain the significance of Romeo and Juliet's meeting.
$300: Explain the significance of Romeo and Juliet's meeting.
Answer: It is a turning point that sets the stage for their tragic love story and contains dramatic irony since the audience knows their fate.
What does the concept of love versus hate imply in Act 1?
$300: What does the concept of love versus hate imply in Act 1?
Answer: The contrast between love (Romeo and Juliet) and hate (the family feud) highlights the complexities of human emotions.
Describe the relationship between Tybalt and Juliet.
$300: Describe the relationship between Tybalt and Juliet.
Answer: Tybalt is Juliet's cousin and is very protective of her.
How does Shakespeare use imagery?
$400: How does Shakespeare use imagery?
Answer: Analyze a specific image or description from Act 1.
How does Tybalt react when he recognizes Romeo?
$400: How does Tybalt react when he recognizes Romeo?
Answer: He becomes furious and wants to confront Romeo.
Describe the events that lead to the Capulet party.
$400: Describe the events that lead to the Capulet party.
Answer: Capulet prepares for the party and invites guests, including Romeo and Benvolio.
Discuss how the theme of fate is presented in Act 1. Provide an example from the text. (RL.9-10.2)
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$400: Discuss how the theme of fate is presented in Act 1. Provide an example from the text. (RL.9-10.2)
Answer: Mention how the prologue foreshadows the tragic fate of the "star-crossed lovers."
What role does Benvolio play in Romeo’s life?
$400: What role does Benvolio play in Romeo’s life?
Answer: Benvolio is Romeo's cousin and friend, who tries to help him forget Rosaline.
What is the significance of the prologue?
$500: What is the significance of the prologue?
Answer: It sets the stage for the play and introduces the central conflict.
How does Mercutio's character contrast with Romeo's?
$500: How does Mercutio's character contrast with Romeo's?
Answer: Mercutio is playful and cynical, while Romeo is romantic and serious.
What themes are introduced in Act 1?
$500: What themes are introduced in Act 1?
Answer: Themes such as love, fate, and conflict are introduced through character interactions and events.
How does the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets set the stage for the events in Act 1? (RL.9-10.2)
$500: How does the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets set the stage for the events in Act 1? (RL.9-10.2)
Answer: Explain how the feud creates tension and drives the plot forward, affecting the characters' decisions.
In what way does the masquerade ball symbolize themes of identity and social norms?
$500: In what way does the masquerade ball symbolize themes of identity and social norms?
Answer: The masquerade allows characters to hide their true selves, reflecting on how social expectations influence relationships.