Vocab
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Misc.
100
What is dramatic irony?
Dramatic irony is a form or irony in which the audience knows something the characters do not.
100
Who dies over the grief of Romeo's banishment?
Lady Montague dies over the grief of Romeo's banishment.
100
Why was Friar John unable to deliver Friar Lawrence’s letter to Romeo?
Friar John was unable to deliver Friar Lawrence’s letter to Romeo because he was held inside a quarantined house and was unable to leave.
100
Explain the quote: "For now, these hot days, is the mad blood stirring."
The quote means that people are easily irritated and ready to fight in hot weather.
100
What does the lark signify?
The lark signifies morning.
200
What is an apothecary?
An apothecary is a medieval physician who sells various types of herbs and mixtures.
200
In Scene 5 of Act 4, who finds Juliet "dead?"
The nurse finds Juliet dead in Scene 5 of Act 4.
200
In Scene 4, Act 2, how does Mercutio treat the nurse?
Mercutio mocks and insults the nurse. He treats her terribly.
200
Romeo says in Act 2, "He jests at scars that never felt a wound." What is he saying?
Romeo is saying that Mercutio laughs at something he cannot relate to.
200
What is the name of the fairy whom Mercutio describes in his long speech about dreams?
The name of the fairy in Mercutio's speech is Queen Mab.
300
What is an "aside?"
An "aside" is a piece of dialogue said by an actor that is intended for the audience only. It is usually used to let the audience know the specific thoughts of a character.
300
In Scene 2 of Act 2, a character says, "He jests at scars that never felt a wound." Who says this and who is the "he" referring to in this quote?
Romeo says this and "he" is referring to Mercutio.
300
What day had originally been chosen for Juliet's wedding with Paris? What day did Capulet change it to?
The wedding day was originally Thursday. Capulet moved the date forward to Wednesday.
300
What does "cot-queen" mean?
A "cot-queen" is a man who does housework.
300
What two cities does they play take place in?
The play takes place in Verona and Mantua.
400
What is a soliloquy?
A soliloquy is a form of discourse in which a character speaks to himself or herself to express their thoughts and feelings.
400
In Scene 1 of Act 3, Romeo meets Tybalt after his wedding with Juliet in Friar Lawrence's cell. What is Romeo's attitude towards Tybalt?
Romeo is peaceful towards Tybalt. When Tybalt challenges Romeo to a fight, Romeo tells Tybalt he cannot fight him because he loves him.
400
Why is Romeo exiled?
Romeo is exiled for killing Tybalt.
400
Paris says, "These times of woe afford no time to woo." What does he mean?
Paris means that during this sad time (due to Tybalt's death), there is no time to try to win Juliet's affection.
400
To what does Romeo first compare Juliet during the balcony scene?
Romeo first compares Juliet to the morning sun during the balcony scene.
500
What is prose?
Prose is the ordinary language people use in speaking or writing. In the play, characters such as the citizens and servants speak in prose.
500
"Young men's love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes." Who says this and in which act?
Friar Lawrence says this in Act 2.
500
What is the difference between the way the adults (the nurse, the parents, Friar Lawrence) react and the way the younger characters (Romeo, Juliet, Tybalt) react to situations in the play?
The adults are less melodramatic and impulsive than the younger characters. The younger characters are often irrational and act before they think.
500
Which character continually repeats "there art thou happy" in one of his or her speeches? What advice is he/she giving?
Friar Lawrence is the one who continually repeats "there art thou happy." Friar Lawrence is advising Romeo to be grateful that he was banished rather than killed.
500
Describe Romeo's love for Juliet and vice versa during Scene 2, Act 2.
In Scene 2, Act 2, Romeo automatically falls for Juliet. His love for her is very melodramatic and he expresses this through his words of love for Juliet. Juliet, however, is much more cautious and rational at first. There are several times where Juliet questions Romeo's love.
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