Romeo and Juliet
What are the two families fighting in the play?
The Montagues and the Capulets
Who were the first beings in the Greek creation myth?
Chaos was the first being, followed by Gaia (Earth), Uranus (Sky), and the Titans.
Define a simile and give an example.
Simile: A comparison using like or as
Example: “She’s as brave as a lion.”
Fix this sentence: “I dont like going to school but i like seeing my friends.”
Corrected: “I don’t like going to school, but I like seeing my friends.”
Match: What does “melancholy” mean?
A) Very fancy
B) Sad
C) Important
D) Short
B – Feeling sad or gloomy
Name the main characters introduced in Acts I–II.
Romeo, Juliet, Benvolio, Mercutio, Tybalt, Nurse, Lord and Lady Capulet, Lord and Lady Montague
Name 3 major gods/goddesses and their powers.
Examples:
- Zeus – Lightning/King of the gods
- Poseidon – Sea
- Athena – Wisdom and war
Define a metaphor and give an example.
Metaphor: A direct comparison without like or as
Example: “He’s a walking dictionary.”
Choose the correct word: Their/There/They’re going to the game.
They’re
Match: What does “vital” mean?
A) Important
B) Fancy
C) Sad
D) Brief
C – Very important
Describe the first meeting between Romeo and Juliet.
They meet at the Capulet party and instantly fall in love without knowing they are from rival families.
Why did the Greeks tell myths?
✅ To explain natural events
✅ To teach lessons
What is personification? Provide an example.
Personification: Giving human traits to non-human things
Example: “The wind whispered through the trees.”
Choose: Then/Than – “She is taller ______ her sister.”
Than
Use the word “novice” in your own sentence.
“As a novice, she was nervous during her first piano recital.”
What important event happens in the balcony scene?
Romeo and Juliet confess their love and agree to get married.
Explain one way myths influence modern books or movies.
Myths influence today’s stories by providing archetypes like heroes, villains, quests, and gods (e.g., Percy Jackson, Thor movies).
Define theme and give an example from a story we have read.
Theme: The central message or lesson in a story
Example: “Love conquers hate” in Romeo and Juliet
Identify if this sentence is correct: “He walk to the store every day.”
Incorrect (should be: “He walks to the store every day.”)
Use both “melancholy” and “cunning” in a sentence.
“The melancholy prince used a cunning plan to escape the castle.”
Quote and analyze: “Parting is such sweet sorrow…” – What does Juliet mean?
Juliet means that leaving Romeo is both sweet (because of love) and sorrowful (because she must part from him).
Who led the Olympians in the war against the Titans, and what was the result?
Zeus led the Olympians; they defeated the Titans and became the ruling gods on Mount Olympus.
What is the difference between tone and mood?
Tone: The author's attitude (e.g., serious, humorous)
Mood: The feeling the reader gets (e.g., eerie, joyful)
Identify and correct one incorrect sentence from this group:
1) “The car was washed by Sam.”
2) “I have apples, oranges and grapes.”
Incorrect sentence: “The car was washed by Sam.”
Correction: “Sam washed the car.”
What is an inference? Give your own example
Inference: A logical guess based on clues and background knowledge
Example: If someone is carrying an umbrella and the sky is dark, you can infer it might rain.