Characters
Who is Tybalt?
When Juliet says “Wherefore art thou Romeo,” she is really saying what?
Why are you, Romeo, a Montague?
When Romeo is still upset by Rosaline’s rejection, what advice does Benvolio give his cousin?
What is find another girl?
This character sentences Romeo to exile or banishment after Romeo kills Tybalt.
Who is Prince Escalus?
When Romeo first sees Juliet at the balcony he compares her to the _____.
What is the sun?
Even though Mercutio is Romeo’s best friend, he is invited to the Capulet party because he is related to which character?
Who is Prince Escalus?
Who did Romeo and Benvolio meet that allows (causes) them to go to the Capulet party?
Who is the illiterate Capulet servant?
This character wants Juliet to be happy. She first helps her be with Romeo then tells her to consider Paris.
Who is the Nurse?
After Juliet delivers her soliloquy, Romeo turns to the audience and asks, "Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this?" This is an example of what literary device?
What is an aside?
In the beginning of the play Lord Capulet doesn’t want Juliet to marry Paris because _________________.
What is she is too young?
“These violent delights have violent ends and in their triumph die, like fire and power...” This is an example of what literary device? There are four possible answers; we will accept any of them.
What is simile? and/or What is personification? and/or What is assonance? and/or What is oxymoron?
This character is Romeo’s cousin and a peacemaker between the two families.
Who is Benvolio?
When Romeo and Juliet agree to get married they have only known each other for how long?
What is less than one day?
After the deaths of the lovers, what do the families agree to do?
What is put up statues in their honor?
This character acts as Romeo’s confidante. Romeo turns to him for advice and support.
Who is Friar Lawrence?
Fill in the blank from Juliet’s speech. “That which we call _______ by any other name would smell as sweet.”
What is a rose?
What is Juliet must go home and agree to marry Paris; make sure Juliet's alone and drink the potion; Juliet will fall asleep for 42 hours and appear dead; Paris will discover Juliet is "dead" and her family will hold a funeral; Juliet will be put into the Capulet vault; Romeo and Friar Lawrence will be there when she wakes up; Romeo will take Juliet with him to Mantua. (Any 3 of the above is acceptable!)
What is a THEME (or universal message) about love that Shakespeare shows through Romeo and Juliet? (Responses vary)
Teacher discretion. Example: Love can happen anywhere, at any time, no matter the circumstances. // Love does not always lead to happy endings.
Romeo and Juliet meet at the Capulet's party and fall in love without knowing one another's true identity. This is an example of what literary device?
What is dramatic irony?