Act 1 Scene 1
Where do the Feuding families ( Montagues and Capulets) live
Verona
What does Paris ask Capulet about?
He ask if he can marry Juliet
Montague. Son of Montague, 17 years old
Romeo
What context clues strategy is being used in the following sentence?
Some people who live in cities are affluent, or rich and wealthy.
Definition
Which character is aggressive and eager to fight?
Tybalt
What (or who!) starts the brawl?
The servants start the brawl.
What is Capulet's first answer to Paris's question?
He first says wait till Juliet gets older and more mature.
Capulet. Daughter of Capulet, 13 years old, Birthday July 31st
Juliet
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it is everywhere
What warning does the prince give to anyone who breaks the peace again?
He shall pay with his life
How does Sampson provoke a fight w the Montage servants?
Bite the thumb
What problem does the servant,Peter have?
He can't read.
Montague. Nephew of Montague and friend of Romeo. More passive and a good friend.
Benvolio
Sometimes there might be a word or phrase in a sentence that connects a word to its meaning.
Ex. like, such as, or, are, called, named
What type of words are these?
helping words
Why do you think Shakespeare begins with a fight?
To show how hostile the families are two each other
What does Benvolio try to do when he arrives on scene?
He tries to stop the fight
What is the name of the woman Romeo loves?
Rosaline
Escalus. A kinsman to the Prince, and Romeo's close friend
An educated guess
thinking about what makes sense
Why does Benvolio want Romeo to go to the party?
So that Romeo can forget all about Rosaline and fall in love with another woman.
What is a short introduction at the beginning of a play that gives a brief overview of the plot
Prolouge
Why does Romeo agree to go to the party?
Becuase Rosaline will be there.
Capulet. Juliet's cousin, overprotective and more violet towards the Montagues. Talented swordsman.
What are the five different context clues strategies?
definition, example, synonym, antonym, and inference
How old is Juliet? What are her father's thoughts about allowing her to marry?
Juliet is 13 years old. Capulet feels that Juliet is too young to get married. He would like her to wait two years until she gets married.