This is an example of what literary device?
"But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?
It is the east, and Juliet is the sun."
What is metaphor
100
I do not understand Romeo and his obsession with love. What's love? Why do we dream of love? Why do we dream?
Who is Mercutio?
100
We first see him gathering flowers and herbs.
Who is Friar Laurence?
100
What important information do we learn in the Prologue?
What is Romeo and Juliet's death?
100
This is what RACE stands for
What is Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite an example, and Explain your support.
200
What type of play is Romeo and Juliet?
A) drama
B) Romance
C) History
D) Tragedy
What is tragedy?
200
I am Juliet's confidant, but fail her at the end of the play when I encourage her to marry Paris and not pursue her true love.
Who is the Nurse?
200
This is why Romeo is unprepared for the fight in the streets after his wedding.
He did not receive the letter from Tybalt challening him to a duel.
200
What is an event that happens in the Rising Action of the play?
What is... answers will vary.
200
What is a possible theme in Romeo and Juliet?
What is... answers will vary. Accept themes about love, teenagers, death, hate, family.
300
When a character is speaking to the audience on stage alone, sharing his or her thoughts and feelings, it is called a what?
What is a soliloquy?
300
I hope to marry soon and will surely invite my relative, the Prince.
Who is Paris?
300
The prince blames the deaths of Romeo, Juliet, and Paris on this
What is the parents' hatred of each other
300
What happens in a climax of a story or play?
What is the main character faces a major conflict where he or she changes as a result. It is the turning point in the story.
300
This is the definition of a tragedy
What is a drama where the main character encounters an unhappy or fatal downfall. Answers may vary.
400
When a character says something that is only heard by the audience and not the other characters on stage, it is called what?
What is an aside?
400
I was only trying to be a good friend and messenger! Little did I know that my news would lead to my friend's death.
Who is Balthasaar?
400
This is why Lord Capulet did not kick Romeo out of the party
What is because Romeo had a good reputation, and he did not want to risk ruining his party with fighting.
400
What is the climax of Romeo and Juliet?
What is when Romeo kills Tybalt and is banished?
400
This is why Romeo and Juliet believe they should be together.
What is fate?
500
When we knew that Juliet wasn't dead, but Romeo didn't, Shakespeare was using an example of what?
What is dramatic irony?
500
I only want the feuding families to get along and will do anything to see that happen.
Who is Friar Laurence?
500
This is why Romeo buys poison on his way back to Verona
What is Balthasaar tells him that Juliet is dead. Romeo now wants to commit suicide.
500
What occurs in the resolution of the play?
The families make peace. They both build statues in honor of their children's love.
500
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