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| What is literature meant to be performed on stage? | drama |
| A characteristic of a tragic hero that brings about his downfall | tragic flaw |
| a contrast between what we expect to happen and what really happens | irony |
| When something happens in a story differently than how the reader expects it to happen | situational irony |
| an unusually long speech in which a character on stage alone expresses his thoughts aloud | soliloquy |
| brief words spoken by a character in a play to the audience or another character not meant to be overheard by others on stage | aside |
| a line of poetry that contains 5 groups of unstressed/stressed syllables | iambic pentameter |
| Shakespeare wrote his plays in this poetry style. | blank verse |
| a long speech in which a character speaks to other characters on stage | monologue |
| when a speaker or writer says one thing but means something completely different | verbal irony |
| when the reader or audience knows something important that a character in a play or story does not know | dramatic irony |
| This is the part of the play where the tragic hero does something which brings about a reversal of fortunes and his downfall. | turning point |
| A play or story about serious and important events in which the main character comes to an unhappy end | tragedy |
| Which character made a famous speech about a rose and what was the meaning? | Juliet - a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Romeo's name is not held against him. |
| Romeo had an uncomfortable feeling before the Capulet party that something was going to happen to bring about his downfall. What is this an example of? | foreshadowing |
| We know from the start that Romeo and Juliet will die. What is this an example of? | dramatic irony |
| Who wanted to marry Juliet besides Romeo? | Paris |
| What was the tragic flaw that both Romeo and Juliet had? | They felt too intensely and acted impulsively. |
| Who advised Romeo to love "Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast" | Friar Laurence |
| When Romeo tries to break up the fight, his friend, Mercutio is killed. What is this an example of? | irony |
| Describe an internal conflict Juliet has. | She wants to be loyal to her family, but loyal to her new husband as well. |
| Why is Juliet so opposed to marrying Paris? | She is already married to Romeo. |
| Give an example of how Juliet uses verbal irony in dealing with her parents. | She tells her father she has repented for her disobedience, when she is really planning to fake her death. |
| Give an example of dramatic irony for Romeo at the end. | He thinks Juliet is dead when we the audience know she is not dead. |
| About when did William Shakespeare write the play? | 1600 |
| Who has the nickname "the Immortal Bard?" | William Shakespeare |
| What was the name of Shakespeare's theatrical group? | The King's Men |
| What is the play's setting? | Verona, Italy around 1300 |
| Who played women's characters during Shakespeare's time? | men |
| Describe the sets in Shakespeare's times. | The stage was mostly "set" by the language. |
| What is the name of the theater where Shakespeare's plays were performed? | Globe Theater |
| What was the reason that much of Shakespeare's writing was in iambic pentameter? | It was similar to normal speech. |
| During what part of the play do we learn that Romeo and Juliet will die? | The Prologue |
| What does "star-crossed lovers" mean? | They will have bad luck. |
| In the opening scene, why does Benvolio get involved in the fight? | He is trying to break up the fight between servants. |
| At the beginning, who does Romeo love? | Rosaline |
| Give an example of how Juliet is an obedient daughter in the beginning. | She says she will consider marrying Paris. |
| Romeo and Juliet speak in religious imagery. What does this suggest about their love? | It is a special, unique love. |
| Why does Juliet say that Romeo should not swear by the moon? | The moon changes. |
| What special skill does Friar Laurence have besides being a friar? | He knows about herbs and medicines. |
| How is Romeo punished after killing Tybalt? | The prince banishes Romeo. |
| Why is it important for Romeo to consummate the marriage before being banished? | This act will make the marriage official, and it cannot easily be overturned. |
| What noble plan does Friar Laurence have as he helps Romeo and Juliet? | He wants to unite the Capulets and Montagues. |
| What event is meant to cheer up Juliet after Tybalt is killed? | She is to marry Paris. |
| When Romeo tells dead Tybalt that he will kill his enemy, who is he planning to kill? | Himself |
