The main character of the book, who is the son of Montague.
Who is Romeo?
100
A young nobleman who is related to the Prince.
Who is Paris?
100
Juliet's mother.
Who is Lady Capulet?
100
A relative of the Prince, and a good friend of Romeo.
Who is Mercutio?
100
The nephew of Lady Capulet, who is very cocky and confident.
Who is Tybalt?
200
The two feuding families in Romeo and Juliet.
Who are the Montagues and Capulets?
200
The formal union of two people, typically recognized by the law. Paris asked for permission to do this with Capulet's daughter.
What is marriage?
200
The character to whom Juliet is most open to and relies on for advice in tough situations.
Who is the Nurse?
200
The term used to describe a party where all the guests are wearing costumes that conceal their identities.
What is a Masquerade?
200
When Romeo and Juliet locked eyes, it was "_____" at first sight.
What is Love?
300
The nephew of Capulet and a good friend of Romeo.
Who is Benvolio?
300
A request to attend an event or gathering, which Romeo read by accident.
What is an Invitation?
300
The lines "I'll look to like, if looking liking move; But no more deep will I endart mine eye Than your consent gives strength to make it fly." were said by this character.
Who is Juliet?
300
People who wore these items had to be very wealthy, as they were very expensive.
What are Masques?
300
A character trait meaning one acts quickly or without thinking. This definition fits both Romeo and Tybalt.
What is Impulsive?
400
This gesture in the time period of the play was a way of insulting a person, and is also what caused the opening fight scene to take place.
What is biting your thumb?
400
The first love of Romeo who he thinks is the only woman he will ever love.
Who is Rosaline?
400
Lady Capulet cannot speak to Juliet alone because she did not "_____" her herself.
What is Raise?
400
A literary device used to give the reader hints as to what events will take place in the future. An example of this is used by Romeo near the end of the scene.
What is Foreshadowing?
400
Tybalt discovered Romeo's identity when he heard his...
What is Voice?
500
The lines "... If you ever disturb our streets again Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace..." were said by this character.
Who is Escalus?
500
In order to give an important passage more emphasis, Shakespeare used this literary device to catch the readers' attention, of which an example is used in this scene.
What are Rhymes?
500
The Capulet household was full of these, and the conclusion of the scene was met by the appearance of one.
What are Servants?
500
A literary device which helps the reader create a visual understanding of a passage or scene. The Queen Mab speech has various examples of it.
What is Dark and Light Imagery?
500
A literary device which compares two unlike things without the use of like or as.