Literary Elements
What is comic relief?
Comic episodes in a dramatic or literary story that offsets more serious sections.
Does Juliet agree to Romeo's proposal to meet him?
Yes
What does the Nurse ask Peter to fetch for her?
Her fan
What are the silver accents there for?
They tie the characters together
Give an example of dramatic irony in the text?
EX: "Why that same pale hard-hearted wench, that Rosaline, Torments him so that he will sure run mad.” Scene 4 Line 4-5
What was Romeo doing the night before?
He was out with Juliet
What is the name of the nurses servant?
Peter
Who wears the red mask and what does it stand for?
Romeo - sensitivity and romance
Who gives a soliloquy in scene 5?
Juliet
Why does the nurse want to speak with Romeo?
To find out what kind of man he is for Juliet and to inform him Juliet is 'better' married to another man
Which character alludes to mythical and historical women when they tease Romeo?
Mercutio
Who wears the yellow mask and what does it stand for?
The nurse - energy and creativity
When the nurse says “I will tell her, sir, that you do protest…” what word does she mean instead of protest?
Propose
What is Romeo's suggestion for Juliet that he tells the nurse?
He suggests she meet at Friar Laurence’s cell to confess her sins and allow her to be married
Why does Benvolio use the word endite instead of invite?
He is making fun of the nurse
Who wears the blue mask and what does it stand for?
Mercutio - Imaginative and creative
What is “Why that same pale hard-hearted wench, that Rosaline, Torments him so that he will sure run mad.” (Scene 4 Line 4-5) an example of?
Dramatic Irony
What is Romeo compared to?
A toad
What does Romeo mean when he says "...I’ll cry a match." ? (Hint: He says this to Mercutio)
He will declare himself the winner
Who wears the green mask and what does it stand for?
Benvolio - peaceful and loyalty