Characters
Literary Terms
Balcony Scene
Act 1 -
5
100

This character acts as Romeo’s confidante. Romeo turns to him for advice and support.

Who is Friar Lawrence?

100

“I am a grave man” is an example of what literary device?


What is a pun?

100

When Romeo first sees Juliet at the balcony he compares her to the _____.

What is the sun?

100

Why has Tybalt come looking for Romeo?

What is he wants to challenge him to a duel?

100

What news does Balthasar bring Romeo?

What is he brings the news of Juliet's death?

200

This character wants Juliet to be happy. She first helps her be with Romeo then tells her to consider Paris.

Who is the Nurse?

200

“Juliet is the sun” is an example of what literary device?

What is a metaphor?

200

When Juliet says “Wherefore art thou Romeo,” she is really saying what?

Why are you, Romeo, a Montague?

200

Who agrees to perform the wedding ceremony of Romeo and Juliet? 

Who is Friar Lawrence?

200

Why does Paris go to the Capulet tomb?

What is to lay flowers by Juliet?

300

This character sentences Romeo to exile or banishment after Romeo kills Tybalt.

Who is Prince Escalus?

300

“O brawling love. O loving hate.” This is an example of what literary device?

What is an oxymoron?


300

When Romeo and Juliet agree to get married they have only known each other for how long?

What is less than one day?



300

Who is the person who finds Juliet dead?

Who is the Nurse?

300

What is the real reason Romeo sent Bathasar away from the tomb?

What is Romeo didn't want him around when he drank the poison?

400

This character is Romeo’s cousin and a peacemaker between the two families.

Who is Benvolio?

400

“These violent delights have violent ends and in their triumph die, like fire and power, which, as they kiss, consume.” This is an example of what literary device?

What is a simile?

400

Romeo and Juliet agree that the nurse will meet him at what time?

What is 9 a.m.?

400

Who is the first person who gets to Juliet's tomb on the night she awakens?

Who is Paris?

400

How does Juliet kill herself?

What is she killed herself with a dagger?

500

This character is offended after seeing Romeo at the Capulet party. Instead of fighting Romeo there, he sends Romeo a letter and challenges him to a fight.

Who is Tybalt?

500

Mercutio says “Dreamers often lie.” This is an example of what literary device?

What is a pun?

500

Fill in the blank from Juliet’s speech. “That which we call _______ by any other word would smell as sweet.”

What is a rose?

500

What does Capulet tell Paris when he comes to pay his respects?

What is Paris and Juliet are to be married Thursday?

500

At the end of the play what happens between the two families?

What is they ended their hatred for each other?