Montagues
Romeo's kinsman and close friend
Benvolio
Juliet's age in the play
13
The city in which Romeo & Juliet is set
Verona, Italy
The part of the Narrative Arc when the characters and setting are introduced; shows life-as-usual before the conflict begins; delivered by the CHORUS in Romeo & Juliet
Exposition
What is the rhyme scheme of a FULL Shakespearean sonnet? (Hint: letters of the alphabet)
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
TRUE or FALSE: Mercutio is Romeo's kinsman
FALSE! Mercutio is related to the Prince; he is merely Romeo's friend
The character nicknamed "Prince of Cats"
Tybalt
Juliet's caretaker and advisor
The Nurse
________ irony occurs when the outcome of an event, decision, or situation goes against our expectations
Situational
The last two lines of a Shakespearean sonnet are called a _______________
Couplet
Romeo was able to enter the Capulet party unrecognized because of this
He wore a mask; it was a masquerade
How many children do Lord and Lady Capulet have?
1 (Juliet only)
The name of the man who asks Lord Capulet for his permission to marry Juliet
Paris
A short remark by a character that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by MOST other characters in the play (maybe one other)
Aside
When do characters in Shakespeare's plays sometimes switch to speaking in sonnets?
When they are expressing deep emotions
- Romeo has been wandering around by himself at night
- Romeo has been shutting himself up in his room with the curtains closed all day
Describe Tybalt's personality
hot-headed; violent; hateful of Montagues
The name of the character who gives the "Queen Mab" speech
Mercutio
The part of the Narrative Arc that interrupts life-as-usual and kicks off the story's conflict
Inciting Incident
Unstressed / stressed
Pilgrims
"my lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand / to smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss"
Name the character who says the following AND the setting where this quote is said: "Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone / He bears him like a portly gentleman / And, to say truth, Verona brags of him / To be a virtuous and well-governed youth"
Lord Capulet, at the party
Name the character who says the following: "Is Rosaline, that thou didst love so dear / So soon forsaken? Young men's love then lies / Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes"
Friar Lawrence
A long speech given by a character seemingly to only himself or herself, relating thoughts and feelings. Only the audience can hear this.
Soliloquy
How many syllables TOTAL are there in a Shakespearean sonnet?
140 (10 syllables per line x 14 lines)