Elizabethan Theatre
The name of Shakespeare's theater in London, England.
The Globe
The opening to a play that provides background and foreshadows the ending.
prologue
What do thee/thou stand for in modern English?
you
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo & Juliet?
He believes it will end the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
Act III, scene 1 - the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt; Romeo's exile
These individuals played all the roles (even the female parts).
Men
A long speech that a character gives alone onstage and communicates their thoughts and feelings for the audience.
soliloquy
Shakespeare was known for using these poetic forms of comparison frequently in his sonnets and plays.
similes/metaphors
What does Juliet mean when she says, "My only love sprung from my only hate!"
That she is in love with Romeo who is a member of her enemy's family.
In Act III, scene 5 what does the Nurse tell Juliet to do about her arranged marriage to Paris?
The name of the theatre-goers who paid the least and stood for the entire show.
Groundlings
Two characters whose contrast in personality or behavior highlight a particular character trait.
foil characters
Words like "o'er" and "n'er" are used by Shakespeare to fit the meter of each line. What are these words called? (daily double)
contractions
Which two Capulet servants start the fight in Act I, scene 1?
Sampson and Gregory
Which four characters die in Act V, scene 3 (the script version).
Romeo, Juliet, Paris, and Lady Montague
English Renaissance
A comment that a character makes to the audience or another character, but the other characters onstage pretend not to hear.
aside
What does the word "star-crossed" translate to in modern English? (Think: "a pair of star-crossed lovers take their lives")
doomed / cursed
What does Romeo mean in Act I, scene 4 when he says, "My mind misgives some consequence yet hanging in the stars..."
He thinks his bad dream foreshadows something bad will happen at the Capulet party.
What should Romeo have noticed about Juliet that indicates she is not dead: "Thou art not conquer'd; beauty's ensign yet is crimson in thy lips and in thy cheeks, and death's pale flag is not advanced there." (daily double)
She is not completely pale. She still has color in her lips and cheeks.
These are two ways Queen Elizabeth supported theatre and playwrights like Shakespeare.
Attended the shows; gave financial support.
A reference to something outside of the play (often Greek mythology or folktales) that the audience is expected to know.
allusion
What does the word "wherefore" translate to in modern English? (Think: "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?)
why
In Act I, scene 4 Mercutio gives a speech to Romeo about Queen Mab. Who is Queen Mab?
The fairy's midwife / the fairy who brings you dreams
What type of irony (that builds suspense for the audience) is most prevalent in Acts III-V?
dramatic irony