Characters
This character says, “Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast,” foreshadowing the consequences of Romeo and Juliet’s rushed relationship.
Friar Lawrence
The play opens with servants from these two families fighting in the streets of Verona.
The Montagues and the Capulets
What is the name of the first sentence of an essay, which must be intriguing to the reader?
The hook
Which literary device is present when Romeo says, "Juliet is the sun"?
Metaphor
This character’s loyalty to family honor ultimately contributes most directly to Romeo’s banishment.
Tybalt
When Juliet says, "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo," she means...
Why do you have to be Romeo (a Montague)?
What does a thesis statement consist of?
A claim and three supporting reasons.
In Act 5, Romeo dreams that Juliet finds him dead. What is this an example of?
Foreshadowing
The Nurse often provides comic relief through her long stories and misuse of words. What are these misuses called?
Malapropisms
Juliet drinks the potion because she fears this alternative even more than death.
Marrying Paris
What is an example of a transition word used to introduce a Topic Sentence?
The first reason why...
Firstly...
Secondly...
In addition to...
Finally...
Etc.
Describe an example of dramatic irony in the play.
- Romeo not getting the letter
- The Capulets not knowing Juliet is married.
- The Nurse confusing Juliet into thinking Romeo died, rather than Tybalt.
- Romeo noting that there is still color in Juliet's cheeks as she lies there "dead"
This character’s change in advice—from supporting Romeo to encouraging Juliet to marry Paris—causes Juliet to feel completely isolated.
Benvolio
Romeo describes Juliet as this celestial object when he first sees her.
The sun
What is the name of the first sentence of a Body Paragraph?
A Topic Sentence
Romeo says, “O brawling love! O loving hate!” This is an example of this literary device.
Romeo learns of Juliet’s “death” from this servant.
Balthasar
Mercutio delivers this famous speech about dreams and imagination.
The Queen Mab Speech
Explain the difference between a thesis statement and a topic sentence. (Content and Position)
A thesis statement is one sentence consisting of a claim and three supporting reasons. It belongs at the end of the Intro. Paragraph.
A topic sentence is one sentence consisting of a claim and ONE supporting reasons. These belong at the beginning of each Body Paragraph.
Shakespeare includes jokes and humor in tragic moments mainly to provide this effect.
Comic relief