Characters
This character acts as Romeo’s confidante. Romeo turns to him for advice and support.
Friar Lawrence
When Romeo is still upset by Rosaline’s rejection, what advice does Benvolio give his cousin?
To find another girl
What happened that caused Romeo to kill Tybalt?
Tybalt killed Mercutio and this made Romeo mad.
“Juliet is the sun” is an example of what literary device?
Metaphor
This character sentences Romeo to exile or banishment after Romeo kills Tybalt.
Prince Escalus
Even though Mercutio is Romeo’s best friend he is invited to the Capulet party because he is related to which character?
Prince Escalus
What was the effect (or result) of Romeo killing Tybalt?
Romeo was banished from Verona.
“I am a grave man” is an example of what literary device?
Pun
This character wants Juliet to be happy. She first helps her be with Romeo then tells her to consider Paris.
The Nurse
In the beginning of the play Lord Capulet doesn’t want Juliet to marry Paris because _________________.
She is too young
Tybalt’s death directly affects Romeo, but it also causes Lord Capulet to set what up?
A marriage between Juliet and Paris.
“These violent delights have violent ends and in their triumph die, like fire and power, which, as they kiss, consume.” This is an example of what literary device?
Simile
This character is told to wait to marry Juliet
Paris
After Tybalt’s death, what does Lord Capulet plan for Juliet? Be specific.
Juliet is to marry Paris on Thursday.
How does Juliet's decision to marry Romeo affect her relationship with her family?
Juliet's decision to marry Romeo strains her relationship with her family, especially with her parents.
“O brawling love. O loving hate.” This is an example of what literary device?
Oxymoron
This character is offended after seeing Romeo at the Capulet party and is Juliet's cousin
Tybalt
Name the character who is loyal and is related to the Capulet family.
Tybalt
What causes the Nurse to initially support Romeo and Juliet's relationship?
The Nurse initially supports Romeo and Juliet's relationship because she sees Juliet's happiness.
"Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,"
Personification