Acts 1-3
Why did Benvolio pressure Romeo into going to the Capulet's party?
To show him that there are more beautiful girls than Rosaline.
What does Friar Lawrence give Juliet in Act 4 Scene 2?
A sleeping potion
ere
before
What is a foil character? Give ONE example of character foils from the play.
This is where two characters contrast each other in a way that deems them as opposites. Examples from the text:
1. Tybalt & Benvolio - Tybalt is fiery and quick to fight, whereas Benvolio is more calm and is not quick to anger.
2. Romeo & Friar Lawrence - Romeo is rash, immature, and doesn't always think logically whereas Friar Lawrence is much wiser and tries to guide Romeo to not indulge in his feelings and make rash decisions.
Who wrote this play (first and last name)?
William Shakespeare
What does Capulet tell Parris when Paris asks him "But now, my lord, what say you to my suit?"
I've said it before... Juliet is still too young. Let 2 summers pass and she may be fit for a bride
What does Juliet have as a backup plan if the potion does not work?
She places a dagger next to her bed and plans to stab herself if it fails.
thou art a saucy boy
you are a sassy boy!
Choose any character from the play and provide 2 character traits that the character possesses. With each trait, you must give a verbal explanation.
Answers will vary.
What was the name of the place where Shakespeare's plays were performed?
The Globe Theatre
What is Tybalt's role in the Capulet party scene?
He recognizes Romeo's voice and vows to get his revenge. (which leads to the big fight scene later on in Act 3 Scene 1).
What did Romeo tell us that he dreamt at the very beginning of Act 5?
He dreamt that Juliet found him dead, kissed him, and he came back to life.
What type of rhythm does a Shakespearean Sonnet have? (what's the specific name for it?)
iambic pentameter
Provide one example of EXTERNAL conflict within the play.
Answers may vary.
How many female actors performed in Shakespeare's plays?
Which big event occurs within Act 2.
Romeo and Juliet get married in secret by Friar Lawrence.
What was the major flaw in the final plan for Romeo and Juliet to reunite/be together?
Friar Lawrence's letter to Romeo never made it to him. Friar John got stopped at Mantua and was quarantined, and could not get the letter to Romeo.
How many lines AND syllables per line does a Shakespearean Sonnet have?
14 lines, 10 syllables
Provide one example of INTERNAL conflict from the play.
Answers may very.
Name the 4 types of well-known Shakespearean plays.
1. Romance
2. Tragedy
3. Comedy
4. History
Summarize the fight scene that breaks out in Act 3 Scene 1.
1. Mercutio and Tybalt fight
2. Romeo gets in-between Tybalt and Mercutio and Tybalt kills Mercutio
3. Romeo goes after Tybalt and they fight
4. Romeo kills Tybalt.
5. Romeo is banished from Verona by the Prince
A glooming peace this morning with it ____1___.
The sun for sorrow will not show his ____2____.
Go hence, to have more talk of these sad ___3__;
Some shall be pardon'd, and some punished;
For never was a story of more ___4__
Than this of Juliet and her _____5____.
1. brings
2. head
3. things
4. woe
5. Romeo
Who says the following lines? Who are they talking to, and what are they saying?
O deadly sin! O rude unthankfulness!
Thy fault our law calls death; but the kind Prince,
Taking thy part, hath rush'd aside the law,
And turn'd that black word death to banishmenet.
This is dear mercy, and thou seest it not.
Friar Lawrence is talking to Romeo and scolding him for being unthankful and whining about being banished when the Prince could have very well killed him for killing Tybalt. Romeo is not seeing this as mercy.
How does the setting of the Capulet's party in Act 1 Scene 5 advance the plot? In other words, because of the setting above, how does it move the story forward?
Because it was a MASKED party and at the Capulet's household, it created tension because Romeo and Benvolio had to go in disguise (creating suspense/tension). It also created an opportunity for Romeo and Juliet to meet, but they did not know each other (which is ironic because they are both from families that hate each other).
What year did Shakespeare die and what was the cause of his death?
1616, the cause of his death is unknown