Characters
Who is all related to the Prince? (2 people)
Paris and Mercutio
What is Tybalt renowned for?
His fighting abilities OR for being hot-headed
What type of figurative language is this AND what does it mean?
"The grey-ey'd morn smiles on the frowning night" (2.3.1).
Personification - giving love the human trait of smiling and frowning to night and day. It also suggests that day is when good things will happen and night bad.
Summarize the plan Romeo and Juliet make in the "balcony" scene. Be specific.
Plan to send word on where/when to get married by 9am.
What does "Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?" mean?
Why must you be Romeo, a Montague.
What family does Tybalt belong to?
Capulet
How does Friar Laurence feel about Romeo marrying Juliet?
That they only love each other for their looks and they are rushing into it; however, it could be what is needed to end the feud.
What type of figurative language is this AND what does it mean?
"How silver-sweet sound lovers' tongues by night" (2.2.175).
Alliteration - repetition of the s sound at the start of the words
What does Tybalt want to do in Act II and WHY?
Tybalt challenges to fight Romeo in a duel because he came to the Capulet feast.
Irony - a literary device that contrasts expectations and reality. What type of Irony is used in Romeo and Juliet? Explain.
Dramatic Irony - the audience knows something the characters don't
Situation Irony - Irony of something happening that is very different to what was expected
Verbal Irony - Speaker says one thing while meaning another, resulting in a clash between intended and literal meanings
Dramatic Irony - we know they are going to die in the end regardless of the marriage; however, the characters don't know that yet.
What friend of Romeo's is known for his wordiness?
Mercutio
Describe the Nurse's character in Act II. What is her role? What is her personality like?
Her role is to help Romeo and Juliet get married. She likes to mess with Juliet.
What type of figurative language is this AND what does it mean?
"I will not fail. 'Tis twenty years till then" (2.2.182)
Hyperbole - exaggeration, it's not actually going to be twenty years until 9am.
Who is the friend that seems to be more vocal and have no filter?
Mercutio
What is the purpose of stage directions (the italics)?
So people know when to enter and exit stages, grab certain props, etc.
What is Friar Laurence's job? (2 parts)
A Friar (religious order of men), and healer/plant expert
Who teases Romeo about Rosaline and his love-sickness?
Mercutio (a little bit Benvolio)
What type of figurative language is this AND what does it mean?
"Love goes toward love as schoolboys from their books" (2.2.165)
Simile - comparing love running towards love just as schoolboys run excitedly from their books.
How does the Nurse feel about Romeo?
He is pretty to look at but can be kind of rude.
Who said it: "These violent delights have violent ends/And in their triumph die, like fire and powder,/Which, as they kiss consume."
Friar Laurence
Who wants to marry Juliet (not Romeo).
There are some characters and moments that are meant to be comic relief; essentially, these moments relieve some of the pressure of the dark events we know are going to happen. What is one of these moments?
What type of figurative language is this AND what does it mean?
"Juliet is the sun!" (2.2.3)
Metaphor - Juliet is like the sun shining on the world
What do Romeo and Juliet do at the end of Act II?
Go to Friar Laurence's to get married.
What does this quote mean:
Who said it: "These violent delights have violent ends/And in their triumph die, like fire and powder,/Which, as they kiss consume."
It means that moving too quickly will lead to quick ends, and the love will die out and being consumed.