romeo and juliet act 1 Flashcards
Who says “What, Drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee”
Tybalt
What does Prince Escalus say he will do to anyone who wants to fight in the future?
Punish them with death
Who wants to marry Juliet?
Paris
How is Benvolio different from Tybalt?
Benvolio is calm and Tybalt is hot-tempered
What does it mean when Juliet says “It is a honor that I dream not of,”?
Marriage
Romeo’s dream is an example of which literary element?
Foreshadowing
How does Tybalt know that Romeo is at the party?
He recognizes his voice
When the play opens, Romeo is depressed because he:
Is in love with someone who does not love him back
In Act 1, who is Rosaline?
The lady for whom Romeo is lovesick (also Juliet’s cousin)
Who is being described: “She’ll not be hit with Cupid’s arrow.”
Rosaline
Who is being described: “He’s a man of wax… Verona’s summer hath not such a flower.”
Paris
True or false: Benvolio seeks out Romeo in Act 1, scene 1, to tell Romeo all his problems
False
True or false: The nurse’s daughter and Juliet grew up together and are friends
False (the nurse’s daughter is dead)
True or false: Lord Capulet encourages Paris to “woo” Juliet
True
True or false: Lord Capulet’s servant stops Romeo to ask directions
False
