The Odyssey
The story's epic hero
Who is Odysseus?
This "well-governed youth" attend the Capulet party to see the girl he is crushing on
Who is Romeo?
This "hot-headed" character fights because Romeo will not
Who is Mercutio?
A comparison between two things using like or as
What is a simile?
What is a sonnet?
The hero's faithful wife
Who is Penelope?
This young woman is "yet a stranger to this world"
Who is Juliet?
This character calls Tybalt "the best friend I ever had!"
Who is the nurse?
When only one chracter is talking onstage
What is a monologue?
What is a haiku?
The god who serves as the hero's "mentor"
Who is Athena?
This peaceful cousin says, "put up your swords; you know not what you do!"
Who is Benvolio?
This "saucy boy" sees Romeo at the Capulet's party and is angry about it
Who is Tybalt?
The type of meter/rhythm Shakespeare used in his writing
What is iambic pentameter?
A phrase that expresses a lesson or piece of advice
What is an aphorism?
The god who serves as the antagonist
Who is Poseidon?
This "ghostly father" agrees to marry the young couple
Who is Friar Lawrence?
This young man says "with flowers thy bridal bed I strew" when he visits the graveyard
Who is Paris?
An ancient poem written in praise of something, sometimes sung
What is an ode?
A song-poem that includes question-answer format and sad themes
What is a ballad?
The witch who ensnares the hero and turns his men into pigs
Who is Circe?
This character wants to end the "civil brawls" that have disturbed Verona's streets
Who is the Prince?
This character says, "hang thee, young baggage!" as he scold another character
Who is Lord Capulet?
Name one characteristic of an epic hero
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Name one characteristic of a tragic hero
Relatability, downfall, noble birth, tragic flaw, personal growth