Characters
Who was the son of Lord and Lady Montague
Romeo
What is Shakespeare's first name?
William
Simile
Another word for banished
Exiled
Why does Romeo get banished out of Verona?
Because he killed Tybalt, a Capulet
She wasn't interested in Romeo's affection for her in the beginning of the play
Rosaline
What's Shakespeare's play called about two star-crossed lovers?
Romeo and Juliet
A sentence comparing two things but not using like or as
Metaphor
Vocabulary word for: a small amount
Meager
Why doesn't Rosaline want to go out with Romeo?
Because she is claiming to be a nun with no interest in a relationship
Juliet's parents thought this person would be a perfect fit for Juliet
Paris
In addition to plays, what else did Shakespeare write...
Sonnets or love poems
"The branches waved to me as I walked by" is an example of...
Personification
Counterfeit
Why is Tybalt so upset about Romeo at the Capulet party?
Because he hates all Montagues (but he doesn't know why!)
This character was hot-headed and showed his hatred of Romeo and his family
Tybalt
What time period was Shakespeare from?
1500-1600s
Two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect like "That was awfully good!"
Oxymoron
Open rebellion against lawful authority (especially by sailors or soldiers against their officers)
Mutiny
Why does Juliet decide to fake her death?
So, Romeo could find her later and they could run away together (because the alternative was death)
He as tasked to give the message to Romeo about Friar Lawrence and Juliet's plan, but failed to complete his task
Friar John
What was the Theatre called were Shakespeare's plays were performed?
The Globe Theatre
When you hear the same sound repeated throughout a sentence or paragraph
Alliteration
Act of breaking a law or committing a sin
Transgression
What is the theme (central message) of Romeo and Juliet?
That it's not worth keeping secrets from people you love. Tell the truth.