People
Who is the person Juliet's father wants her to marry?
Count Paris
Who is hosting the party?
Lord Capulet
How does the prologue refer to Romeo and Juliet? What phrase did it use to talk about them?
"Star-crossed lovers"
A long speech by one actor in a play or movie to other actors or characters
Monologue
How old is Juliet?
Thirteen (13)
Who is Juliet's cousin?
Tybalt
What did Romeo and his friends do to disguise themselves at the party?
They wore masks
How does the Prince react to the fighting in Scene 1?
He threatens death to anyone who fights again
When the audience knows something that the characters do not, which creates tension or humor.
Dramatic Irony
In what city does Romeo and Juliet take place?
Verona
Who is Romeo's first love?
Rosaline
How did Tybalt discover Romeo was at the party?
Recognized his voice
Why was Romeo nervous that something bad was going to happen at the party?
He had a bad dream
When a character in a play talks to themselves out loud to show their thoughts and feelings.
Soliloquy
How do Benvolio and Romeo know each other?
They are cousins
Who are Romeo's two best friends?
Benvolio and Mercutio
Who tells Romeo and Juliet about each others' identity?
The Nurse
Why do Romeo and Benvolio decide to go to the party?
Romeo wants to see Rosaline; Benvolio wants him to see other women
A poem with 14 lines that follows a set rhythm and rhyme pattern of ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
Sonnet
What offensive gesture was done in Act 1?
Biting of the thumb
Who are the two servants from the Capulet household who are fighting at the beginning of the play?
Abraham and Sampson
Who invited Romeo and his friends to the party? Why?
A servant; He was illiterate and couldn't read the invitations, so he asked Romeo for help
How does Juliet feel about marriage?
She isn’t interested in marriage YET
Name one theme from Romeo and Juliet.
Ongoing family feuds can destroy lives
Hatred fuels unnecessary violence
Fate can shape your entire life
Love can be sudden and overwhelming
Name a pair of foil characters from Romeo and Juliet and explain why.
Romeo & Mercutio - Romeo is emotional; Mercutio jokes around and doesn't take love seriously.
Benvolio & Tybalt - Benvolio tries to keep the peace; Tybalt loves to fight.
Nurse & Lady Capulet - The Nurse is loving and caring; Lady Capulet is strict and formal.