Vocab
Define "boisterous"
Rough and stormy, violent and loud
What is a metaphor?
Comparison of two unlike things without using like or as
Where is the play set?
Verona, Italy
What does Paris want from Capulet?
Paris asks to marry Juliet
Who is Queen Mab?
Queen Mab is a fairy who influences people’s dreams, according to Mercutio’s monologue.
What does "augmenting" mean?
To make greater
Give an example of foreshadowing in act 1.
Answers may vary: 1. The Prologue (Lines 5-8), 2. Prince Escalus’s Warning (Act 1, Scene 1) , 3. Romeo’s Premonition Before the Party (Act 1, Scene 4), 4. Tybalt’s Hatred Toward Romeo (Act 1, Scene 5)
Who starts the fight in act 1 scene 1?
Sampson and Gregory (Capulet servants) provoke Abraham and Balthasar (Montague servants)
How does Capulet feel about Juliet getting married?
Wait two more years till she is older, or allow her to choose.
Who does Romeo hope to see at the party?
Rosaline
"Profaners" refers to those who lack respect for what?
Something sacred
What is an oxymoron?
A figure of speech that combines apparently contradictory terms
How does Benvolio differ from Tybalt?
Tybalt is aggressive and hot-headed, while Benvolio is peace-loving and rational. This is an example of a "foil."
What advice does Benvolio give Romeo?
"Examine other beauties." AKA, look at other women to get over Rosaline.
How does Tybalt recognize Romeo?
By his voice
Define "posterity"
Future generations
Define a foil character and give an example.
A character who sets another character off by contrast. 1. Tybalt and Benvolio, 2. Lady Capulet and the nurse.
What punishment does the Prince declare for future fighting?
"If ever you disturb our streets again,
Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace."
AKA, punished with death
Describe the Nurse's relationship with Juliet.
The Nurse is like a second mother to Juliet; she is very affectionate and has been with Juliet since infancy.
What does Capulet do when Tybalt wants to fight Romeo?
Capulet tells Tybalt to leave Romeo alone, saying:
"Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone.
He bears him like a portly gentleman,
And, to say truth, Verona brags of him
To be a virtuous and well-govern’d youth."
What does "portentous" mean?
Foreboding
What literary device is used with "O brawling love, O loving hate"
Oxymoron
Why is Romeo sad in this scene?
He is in love with Rosaline, but she does not return his love.
How does Juliet feel about marriage?
She says she has not thought about marriage but will consider it if her parents wish.
What does Romeo compare Juliet to in their first conversation?
He compares her to a holy shrine (saint) and himself to a pilgrim seeking to worship her.