Characters
He is Romeo's cousin and tries to help him
Benvolio
Why do the Montagues and the Capulets start fighting in the street?
the servants start fighting // their families have a long and bitter feud // their families are enemies
Romeo, Benvolio and Mercutio go to the party
Romeo, Benvolio and Mercutio went to the party
What country is Shakespeare from?
England
a long, metal weapon used for fighting
sword
He is Juliet's cousin and loves to fight
Tybalt
What does the Prince say will happen if they fight again?
Romeo sees Juliet at the party
Romeo saw Juliet at the party
What kind of text is "Romeo and Juliet"?
Is it a comedy or tragedy?
a play, tragedy
a place outside a room where you can stand, usually above ground (like a terrace on the 2nd floor)
balcony
She is the girl that Romeo loves at the beginning of the story
Rosaline
Why does Romeo go to the Capulet party?
Why is it dangerous?
he wants to see Rosaline / his friends want to go
he is an enemy of the Capulets
Make negative: Juliet loved Paris
Juliet did not love Paris
What city does the story happen in?
Verona
a drink or medicine with a special power
potion
He is Romeo's funny and clever friend
Mercutio
Why is Romeo sent away from Verona?
because he killed Tybalt
the families fight in the street
the families fought in the street
What is the name of the place where people performed plays during Shakespeare's time?
Globe Theater
a special event when two people get married
wedding
He helps Romeo and Juliet get married
Friar Lawrence
Why and how do Romeo and Juliet die at the end?
misunderstanding - Romeo thinks Juliet is dead so he kills himself, then Juliet kills herself when she sees Romeo is dead
Romeo feels sad that Rosaline does not love him
Romeo felt sad that Rosaline didn't love him
What year was Shakespeare born?
1564
(acceptable 1560-1570)
a long, angry fight between two families or groups
feud