Romeo and Juliet Act 1
Verona
Who hears Juliet speaking aloud her loving thoughts of Romeo? Balcony scene
Romeo
How does Romeo get punished for killing Tybalt?
He was banished
What is a prologue?
Sets the scene, foreshadows, said in the beginning, can be said in chorus
Why did Juliet run to Friar to set up a plan? two reasons
to avoid marrying Paris, and stay with Romeo
Why does Capulet allow Romeo to remain at the feast?
He will not allow a well-mannered guest to be insulted in his home.
Mercutio: A plague o both your houses
why and when and to whom he says this
This is said as Mercutio dies,, he is cursing the two families as their ongoing hatred and feud has resulted in his death. It signifies the repercussions of their fighting.
Why does Romeo ultimately kill Tybalt?
Because Tybalt kills Mercutio
What is the metaphor Romeo uses to describe Juliet.
"...Juliet is the sun."
What is an oxymoron? and Give an example from R and J
beautiful tyrant," "fiend angelical," "dove-feathered raven," and "honorable villain"
What is the main purpose of the prologue in Romeo and Juliet?
To set the scene for the play and that we know Romeo and Juliet are star crossed lovers that will die.
Who marries Romeo and Juliet in secret?
Friar
Juliet is on stage alone as she delivers a long speech. What term is used to describe this speech?
Soliloquy
What is foreshadowing? Give an example of foreshadowing in the play.
the opening scene of violence leading to the death of the main characters (Prince warning them that anyone who fights will be put to death) foreshadows later Romeo will be banished.
Why was Juliet angry with Romeo ?
He killed Tybalt her cousin
What best summarizes Benvolio’s role in Act I?
He shows concern for Romeo and tries to calm the fighting families he is the peace maker.
Julie says : What's in a name? that we call a rose, By any other word would smell as sweet`Act 2 Scene 3
This is said because she just found out Romeo is a Montague. , she is contemplating identity and wether it matters.
By the end of Act III how does Juliet come to regard the nurse?
With resentment because she wants Juliet to marry Paris and follows Capulet's orders
When Romeo tries to make peace with Tybalt, but then ends up killing him, this is called__________.
Situational irony
What did the Prince Decide for Romeo's punishment?
To be banished from Verona
What does this stage direction in Act I, Scene I, most clearly illustrate about Prince Escalus?
(Enter Prince Escalus, with his train)
He is the Prince and creates the laws.
Which character said this “ I hear some noise within.Dear love, Adieu! Apron, good nurse! Sweet Montague, be true.“
Balcony scene,, Juliet
Juliet delivers a long speech directed to the nurse. What is the Correct term for this type of speech?
A monologue
Romeo who shares his dreaded dream to Mercution and Benvolio foreshadows what?
Who killed Mercutio?
Tybalt killed Mercutio