Capulets and Associates
One of our protagonists; 13 years old; the only Capulet daughter
Juliet
One of our protagonist; around 16; the only Montague son
Romeo
What two families are fighting in the play?
Capulets and Montagues
A poem with 14 lines, and an ABABCDCDEFEFGG rhyme scheme is...
a sonnet
Why does Romeo originally go to the Capulet party?
to see Rosaline
Servant of the Capulet household; has cared for Juliet since she was little
The Nurse
Romeo's cousin and friend; level-headed; encourages Romeo to move on
Benvolio
What event is foreshadowed in the prologue?
Romeo and Juliet's death
A literary device where two opposites are compared using "like" or "as" is...
a simile
What is the punishment for another fight?
The Prince will kill whoever started the fight
Capulet; Juliet's cousin; hot-headed
The girl Romeo loves at the start of the party
Rosaline
Who does Juliet's family want her to marry?
Paris
A literary device where two opposites are compared without using "like" or "as" is...
a metaphor
Mercutio is trying to prove that dreams mean nothing, and shouldn't trusted.
Nobleman of Verona; asks for Juliet's hand in marriage
Paris
The Prince's cousin; friends with Romeo; very outgoing; jokes a lot
Mercutio
What feeling does Romeo have before the Capulet party?
That the party was lead to his death somehow
A literary device where the authors plant hints about the ending is...
foreshadowing
Why is it a problem for Romeo and Juliet to be in love with each other?
They're enemies
Two servants of the Capulet household; part of the opening brawl
Gregory and Sampson
Prince of Verona; threatens death as punishment for the next Capulet/Montague fight
Prince Escalus
According to the prologue, what is the setting of Romeo and Juliet?
Verona
A literary device where two opposing terms are paired together ("loving hate") is...
What are the three major themes of the play?
Love, Family vs. Self, Fate