Romeo & Juliet
What are the names of the two families fighting in Romeo and Juliet?
Montague and Capulet
Who were the first beings in the Greek creation story?
Chaos, Gaea (Earth), Uranus (Sky), and Tartarus (Underworld)
Define a simile and give your own example.
A comparison using “like” or “as”; Ex: “She was as fast as a cheetah.”
Correct this sentence: “I dont like going to school but i like seeing my friends.”
I don’t like going to school, but I like seeing my friends.
What does "melancholy" mean? A. Very important B. Gloomy C. Fancy D. Short
B. Gloomy
Who are two main characters introduced in Acts I and II?
Romeo, Juliet, Tybalt, Mercutio, Benvolio, Nurse, Paris
Name one major god or goddess and their power.
Example: Zeus – god of the sky; Athena – goddess of wisdom; Poseidon – god of the sea
What is a metaphor? Give an example.
A direct comparison saying something is something else; Ex: “The classroom was a zoo.”
Choose the correct word: “_______ going to the store.” (Their/There/They’re)
They’re
Match: What does "concise" mean?
D. Short and to the point
What happens during Romeo and Juliet’s first meeting?
They meet at the Capulet party, instantly fall in love, and kiss without knowing they are from rival families.
Why did the Greeks tell myths?
To explain natural events, teach lessons, or understand the world around them.
Define personification. Use it in a sentence.
Giving human traits to non-human things; Ex: “The wind whispered through the trees.”
Choose the correct word: “She is taller ______ her sister.” (then/than)
than
Use the word “vital” in a sentence.
Example: Water is vital to human survival.
What important event happens during the balcony scene?
Romeo and Juliet confess their love and agree to marry secretly.
Explain how myths help explain natural events or human behavior.
Example: Poseidon causes earthquakes with his trident to explain natural disasters.
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone = author's attitude; Mood = the feeling the reader gets.
Identify if this sentence is correct or incorrect: “He walk to the store every day.”
Incorrect – should be “He walks…”
Use two of these words in a sentence: melancholy, vital, cunning, novice
Example: The novice magician used a cunning trick to escape the trap.
What is a major theme in Acts I–II and how is it shown?
Love – shown through Romeo and Juliet’s intense, impulsive attraction and decision to marry quickly.
How do ancient myths still influence modern books or movies? Give an example.
Example: Percy Jackson series uses Greek gods and myths in a modern setting.
What is the theme of a story? How do you find it?
The central message or life lesson; found by analyzing the conflict, resolution, and character growth.
Fix this sentence: “The dog bark loud and chase the cat down the road.”
The dog barked loudly and chased the cat down the road.
What is an inference? Give your own example.
A logical guess based on evidence and reasoning; Ex: If someone is wearing a wet raincoat, you can infer it is raining outside.