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Romeo is upset because he is in love with this woman
Who is Rosaline?
The family Romeo belongs to
What is Montague?
The Prince declares this punishment for anyone who disturbs the peace again.
What is death?
Juliet’s age at the start of the play is this.
What is thirteen?
Romeo’s decision to go to the party shows that he acts based on this rather than reason.
What is emotion (or feelings)?
Romeo’s cousin who tries to cheer him up
Who is Benvolio?
The street fight that opens the play is between servants of these two families
Who are the Montague and Capulet families?
Lord Capulet tells Paris to wait how many years before Juliet can marry?
What is two years?
This character’s attempt to keep peace contrasts with Tybalt’s personality.
Who is Benvolio?
Lady Capulet believes Juliet is old enough for this life change.
What is marriage?
Lord Capulet's daughter
Who is Juliet?
Lord Capulet is planning this type of event
What is a feast/ mask party?
Shakespeare uses this type of language when Romeo describes love as both good and painful.
What is a paradox (figurative language)
Romeo uses OXYMORONS to describe love, showing this emotional state.
What is confusion (conflicted)?
Benvolio’s role in Act 1 primarily serves this dramatic purpose.
What is to act as a peacemaker or voice of reason?
Juliet is like a daughter to this character
Who is the Nurse?
Name the Prince of Verona who threatens punishment for public fighting
Who is Prince Escalus?
This character is known for mocking love and making jokes about romance.
Who is Mercutio?
Capulet’s decision to host a party directly leads to this major plot event.
What is Romeo meeting Juliet?
Romeo decides to attend this event even though he believes it may bring bad consequences.
What is the Capulet party?
A character who believes love should be joyful and fun
Who is Mercutio?
The city where the play takes place
What is Verona?
Capulet describes Paris using this plant metaphor when discussing Juliet’s maturity.
What is a flower (or unripe flower)?
Capulet’s tone toward Paris can best be described as this.
What is cautious or protective?
Juliet says this line after learning Romeo is a Montague, connecting marriage and death and predicting her fate.
What is “My grave is like to be my wedding bed”?