Word Meanings and Paraphrase
What does Romeo call his lips in line 92? Why does he call them that?
Two blushing pilgrims - his lips are searching for a kiss.
What type of figurative language is used when Romeo calls Juliet a “holy shrine”?
Metaphor
Why does Romeo want to kiss Juliet in Act 1?
He is flirting with her and is attracted to her.
Give one line that shows Romeo thinks Juliet is still beautiful.
“Why art thou yet so fair?”
What type of poem is the first encounter dialogue?
Sonnet
What does Juliet mean by “you do wrong your hand too much”?
Romeo shouldn’t think his hand is unworthy
What type of figurative language is used when Death is described as “amorous”?
Personification
Why does Juliet respond carefully to Romeo’s language?
She maintains modesty while engaging in the conversation
Which line BEST shows Romeo will not leave Juliet?
“I still will stay with thee” / “never… depart again”
How many lines are in this structure (a sonnet)?
14
What does Romeo mean by “Then move not while my prayer’s effect I take”?
Don’t move while I make my wish (kiss) happen
What does “palm to palm is holy palmers’ kiss” compare?
Touching hands to a kiss
Why does Romeo think Death is keeping Juliet?
She maintains modesty while engaging in the conversation
Which TWO ideas connect prayer to kissing in Act 1?
What does it suggest when Romeo and Juliet begin rhyming together?
They are connected / a good match
In Act 5, what does “paramour” most nearly mean?
Lover
What does “worms… chambermaids” suggest?
Worms are caring for Juliet’s body (personification, death imagery)
Why does Romeo say he will stay with Juliet forever?
He cannot imagine living without her
Which line BEST supports that Romeo plans to die?
“Here I will set up my everlasting rest”
Why does Shakespeare use exclamation points in Romeo’s final speech?
To show strong emotion and passion
What does Romeo mean by “shake the yoke of inauspicious stars”?
Free himself from bad/unlucky fate
Why do Romeo and Juliet use religious metaphors in the first encounter?
To flirt respectfully and elevate their interaction
Why does Romeo decide to drink poison?
He believes Juliet is dead and wants to be with her
Which lines show Romeo’s passion and intensity at the end?
Lines with repeated exclamation points (113–120)
How does the structure of Romeo’s speech build meaning?
It builds intensity toward his decision to die