Shakspeare
In which country was Shakespeare born and worked?
England
What century was Romeo and Juliet written?
16th Century
Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of the play?
Rosaline
Which literary technique is used in “Juliet is the sun”?
Metaphor
What event do Romeo and Benvolio sneak into in Act 1?
The Capulet party/feast
What is the name of the famous theatre associated with Shakespeare’s plays?
The Globe Theatre
Marriages in Elizabethan England were often influenced by what?
family arrangements/social status/money
Which character is Juliet’s cousin and loves fighting?
Tybalt
Romeo says, “Did my heart love till now?” after meeting Juliet. What does this reveal?
He believes he has never truly been in love before.
What insulting gesture do the servants begin the play with?
bite their thumb at them
Shakespeare mainly wrote during which historical period?
The Elizabethan Era
In Shakespeare’s society, children were expected to do what toward their parents?
obey/respect them
Who is Romeo’s closest friend who enjoys making jokes?
Mercutio
In the line “My only love sprung from my only hate,” what conflict is Juliet describing?
Her love for Romeo despite their families being enemies.
Why does Lord Capulet stop Tybalt from fighting Romeo at the party?
He believes Romeo is behaving respectfully and does not want trouble at the feast.
Shakespeare often wrote tragedies. What usually happens in a tragedy?
The main characters suffer/fall due to flaws, conflict, or fate.
Why would audiences in Shakespeare’s time be shocked by Juliet’s behaviour in the balcony scene?
She speaks openly about love and acts independently/boldly toward Romeo.
Which character gives Juliet advice and acts like a mother figure?
The Nurse
What dramatic technique is created when the audience knows something the characters do not?
Dramatic Irony
At the end of Act 2, Scene 2, what do Romeo and Juliet decide to do?
They decide to get married.
How many plays did Shakespeare write? (within 2 either side)
38
In Elizabethan beliefs, fate and astrology were often linked to what objects in the sky?
The stars
Who is the ruling authority of Verona?
Prince Escalus
Romeo and Juliet first speak together using what shared poetic form?
A Sonnet
According to the Prologue, what type of lovers are Romeo and Juliet called? QUOTE!
“star-crossed lovers”?