Character
Plot
Quotes
Themes
Literary Devices
100

This character is Romeo’s cousin and a peacemaker in the play.

Benvolio

100

In what city does the story take place?

Verona

100

"O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?" This character says this famous line.

Juliet

100

What is the word for a longstanding conflict, like the one between the Montagues and Capulets?

a feud

(I would also accept "ancient grudge" as is said in the original! But I doubt I'll hear you say it.)

100

"Juliet is the sun" is an example of this literary device.

Metaphor

200

This character is Juliet's closest confidant.

Nurse
200

Romeo and Juliet first meet at this event

The Capulet ball

200

"A plague o' both your houses!" is exclaimed by this character.

Mercutio

200

This theme is evident in Romeo and Juliet’s decision to marry quickly despite the consequences.

Impulsivity

200

his term describes the use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story.

Foreshadowing

300

He is Juliet's cousin known for his fiery temper and hatred of Montagues.

Tybalt

300

This character kills Mercutio, leading to series of tragic events. 

Tybalt
300

"But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?" is spoken by this character.

Romeo

300

The theme shown by Romeo and Juliet's willingness to die for one another

The power of love

300

"O brawling love, O loving hate" is an example of this literary device.

Paradox

400

This character marries Romeo and Juliet in secret.

Friar Laurence

400

The reason why Romeo does not receive Friar Lawrence’s letter explaining Juliet's fake death.

Quarantine OR Plague

400

This character advises, "Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast."

Friar Laurence


400

What is a comedy of errors? 

a situation that is so full of mistakes and problems that it seems funny

400

When Mercutio says, "Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man," he is using what literary device? 

A pun, also known as a "play on words"
500

This character dies from grief after Romeo is exiled.

Lady Montague

500

The final resting place where Romeo and Juliet die.

The Capulet family tomb

500

"Parting is such sweet sorrow" is a line said by this character.

Juliet

500

What theme is illustrated by the fact that, despite their efforts to change their circumstances, the outcome for Romeo and Juliet remains the same - death. 

Fate/Destiny

500

In the phrase "parting is such sweet sorrow," the phrase "sweet sorrow" is itself an example of what type of figurative language?

Oxymoron