Dramatic Conventions
This is a long speech by one character, often revealing inner thoughts, but spoken to other characters.
What is a monologue?
This stage introduces characters, setting, and background information.
What is exposition?
This paragraph offers another reason or example supporting the argument.
What is the second body paragraph?
This figure of speech compares two unlike things without using “like” or “as.”
What is a metaphor?
This is the reason why Romeo and Juliet cannot be together openly.
What is the feud between the Montagues and Capulets?
In Romeo and Juliet, Juliet says, "O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?" while alone on stage.
What is a soliloquy?
This is the turning point of the story, often the moment of greatest intensity.
What is climax?
This final paragraph restates the thesis and summarizes key points.
What is the conclusion?
This gives human traits to non-human things, like “The wind whispered through the trees.”
What is personification?
Romeo first meets Juliet at this event.
What is the Capulet’s masquerade (party/ball)?
This type of speech occurs between two or more characters and drives the action forward.
What is a dialogue?
This stage shows the consequences of the climax, as the tension begins to decrease.
What is falling action?
This is the first paragraph of the body that supports the thesis with evidence and reasoning.
What is the first body paragraph?
This compares two things using “like” or “as.”
What is a simile?
This character secretly marries Romeo and Juliet, hoping it will end the feud.
Who is Friar Laurence?
This character contrasts with another to highlight certain traits, like Mercutio’s humor versus Romeo’s seriousness.
What is a foil?
This stage builds conflict and tension, leading toward the climax.
What is rising action?
This paragraph introduces the topic and presents the thesis statement.
What is the introduction?
This literary technique uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock.
What is satire?
Juliet fakes her death by taking this item given to her by Friar Laurence.
What is a sleeping potion?
In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo says, “Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this?” while hiding beneath Juliet’s balcony.
What is an aside?
This is the final part of the plot where conflicts are resolved.
What is resolution?
This part addresses opposing viewpoints and then refutes them.
What is the counterargument paragraph?
This refers to the author’s attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.
What is tone?
This is the tragic misunderstanding that leads to Romeo and Juliet's actual deaths.
What is Romeo believing Juliet is dead before the Friar's message reaches him?