Shakespeare
What is Shakespeare's nickname?
the Bard
She is wanted by both Paris and Romeo
Juliet
"Thou wast the prettiest babe that e'er I nursed. And I might live to see thee married once, I have my wish."
Nurse
a story told in front of an audience
drama
Who is angry at the Capulets and Montagues for fighting in Act 1?
Prince
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford Upon Avon
She refused Romeo's love and caused his depression
Rosaline
"A plague o' both your houses!"
Mercutio
the part of the script of a play that tells actors how they are supposed to move, how they should speak their lines, and what props to use (we do not read this part)
stage directions
How old is Juliet?
Where were Shakespeare's plays performed?
the Globe Theater
He is a very funny character who is related to the Prince
Mercutio
"Deny thy father and refuse thy name! Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, and I'll no longer be a Capulet."
Juliet
a character that has characteristics that oppose another character--they support each other's strengths and weaknesses
foil
What does Juliet mean when she says "Wherefore art thou Romeo?"
Why are you Romeo?
Why did some men have to play women's roles?
Women were not allowed to be actors
He is known as the Prince of Cats
Tybalt
"If ever you disturb our streets again, your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace."
Prince
a humorous play on words
pun
Who does not deliver the letter to Romeo and Mantua?
Friar John
What was the name of the people who stood in front of the stage and only paid a penny to watch?
Groundlings
She dies grieving for her son after he is banished
Lady Montague
"But soft! What light through yonder window breaks?"
Romeo
drama where the central character(s) suffer disaster/great misfortune. Ends in death.
tragedy
In what country is the play set?
Italy