ROMEO AND JULIET REVIEW

Who is the head of the Renaissance Household? Father Mother

What is the name of the place where Shakespeare’s plays were performed? Verona Theatron Globe Theatre

What is the role of the chorus?

Transitions between scenes, establish theme/conflict

Comedic relief during intermission

How is a drama different from a short story or novel?

Drama has acts and scenes

Dramas are always sad

Why are the families fighting?

Montagues and Capulets are competing over land

Shakespeare never tells us

What seems to be the basis of Romeo’s and Juliet’s attraction? Lust Love

How long have Romeo and Juliet known each other before getting married? 12 hours 24 hours

Why doesn’t Romeo find out about the plan?

The messenger never made it to Mantua to deliver the letter

Romeo refused to read the letter from the Friar

What is a tragedy?

A long play by Shakespeare

A play in which most characters die

Which is an example of dramatic irony?

We know that Juliet isn’t dead, but Romeo does not

Mercutio says, “Aye, aye, a scratch.”

Which is an example of verbal irony?

We expect Romeo to be upset about Rosaline at the party, but then he falls in love with Juliet

Mercutio says, “Aye, aye, a scratch.”

Which is an example of situational irony?

We expect Romeo to be upset about Rosaline at the party, but then he falls in love with Juliet

Lord Capulet thinks that Juliet is dead, even though she is still alive

A long speech in a conversation

Monologue Aside• Soliloquy

A long speech only for the audience to hear

Monologue Aside• Soliloquy

A short phrase just for the audience or one other character to hear Monologue Aside• Soliloquy

Another word for hatred

Rancor Retain• Profane

Another word for devoted/treat holy

Lament Profane• Fickle

Another word for next to

Retain Anguish• Adjacent

Another word for Keep

Retain Fickle• Predicament

Another word for Creep

Retain Fickle• Lurk

Another word for cry over

Rancor Lament• Aside

Another word for an unfortunate situation

anguish lurk• predicament