Romeo & Juliet
Which character is known as the peacemaker in the play?
Benvolio
What long-running conflict creates most of the problems in the play?
The feud between the Montagues and Capulets
What literary technique is created when an object represents a deeper idea or meaning?
Symbolism
What is imagery?
Descriptive language that creates pictures in the reader's mind.
What's a theme?
The main idea or message of a text.
Which character is Juliet's closest confidante and helper?
The Nurse
Which theme is shown through Romeo and Juliet's relationship despite their families' conflict?
Love
Which character says, "A plague o' both your houses!"?
Mercutio
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood is how the reader feels;
Tone is the writer's attitude.
Which poetic technique creates strong visual pictures?
Imagery
Which character is known for his aggressive and violent behaviour?
Tybalt
Which theme is explored when Juliet struggles between obeying her parents and following her heart?
Family
What technique is used when Shakespeare hints at future tragic events?
Foreshadowing
What should you do after identifying a poetic technique in an analysis response?
Explain its effect and how it contributes to meaning.
What is an allusion?
A reference to a famous person, event, place, story, or text that the reader is expected to recognise.
Example: Referring to someone as a "Romeo" alludes to Romeo and Juliet and suggests they are romantic.
Which character represents law and authority in Verona?
Which theme is shown through Tybalt's hatred of the Montagues?
What is dramatic irony?
When the audience knows something the characters do not.
Name three poetic techniques commonly found in poems.
Any three of: imagery, metaphor, simile, personification, symbolism, repetition, alliteration, rhyme, etc...
Why might a poet use repetition?
To emphasise an idea, feeling, or message.
Whose death causes Romeo to seek revenge against Tybalt?
Mercutio
What theme is highlighted when characters act impulsively because of strong emotions?
Conflict/Violence/Hate
Name one literary technique Shakespeare uses to build tension throughout the play
Foreshadowing, dramatic irony, conflict, symbolism, dialogue
What are the four steps for analysing a quote in a poem?
Identify the technique, provide evidence, explain the effect, link to the poem's meaning/theme.
Name three things every strong poem should have.
A clear theme/message, effective techniques, and a consistent mood/tone