Romeo & Juliet
What are the last names of Romeo and Juliet?
Montague and Capulet
Why does Odysseus tell the Cyclops his name is “Nobody”?
To trick him and escape without getting caught.
Who is Juliet’s cousin who fights Romeo?
Tybalt
What event makes the feud worse in Romeo and Juliet?
Tybalt kills Mercutio, and Romeo kills Tybalt in revenge.
What appeal would a doctor use when giving health advice?
Ethos
Why is the balcony scene important in the story?
It shows how deeply Romeo and Juliet love each other and decide to marry
Who is Odysseus trying to return home to
His wife Penelope and son Telemachus
Who are the suitors in The Odyssey?
Men trying to marry Penelope while Odysseus is gone
What test must suitors pass to marry Penelope?
String Odysseus’s bow and shoot through the axe heads.
If someone uses a sad story to get people to care, what appeal is that?
Pathos
How does the Nurse help Juliet throughout the play?
She supports Juliet’s secret relationship with Romeo.
Why do Odysseus's men get turned into pigs
They are tricked by Circe.
Who is Athena, and what does she do for Odysseus?
She is the goddess of wisdom who helps him return home.
What do Odysseus's men do that angers the Sun God?
They eat his cattle
What kind of appeal is used when a speaker says, “Studies show students learn better with sleep”?
Logos
What happens when Juliet takes the sleeping potion?
Everyone thinks she’s dead
Why do the gods get involved in Odysseus’s journey?
Because Odysseus offended some (like Poseidon) and others want to help (like Athena)
Why does Telemachus go on his own journey in Books 1–2?
To find news about his father.
What is the trick Penelope uses to delay marrying the suitors
She unravels a weaving each night
Which appeal is used here: “I’ve been a teacher for 20 years, and I know what works”?
Ethos
Why is the ending of the play considered a tragedy?
Two young people die because of family hate and poor decisions.
How does Odysseus finally defeat the suitors?
He wins the bow contest and fights them with help from Telemachus and other loyal servants.
How are Romeo and Odysseus alike in how they handle problems?
They both act on strong emotions, sometimes leading to trouble.
What major obstacle does Odysseus face in Book 12?
He must pass the Sirens, Scylla, and Charybdis.
Why is it helpful to use all three appeals in a speech?
It makes the argument more powerful and convincing to different people.