Romeo and Juliet language questions. Flashcards

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Would you describe Romeo and Juliet as a tragedy, a comedy or a history play?

A

A tragedy.

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What are the words spoken by the characters in a play called?

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Dialogue.

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What type of verse does Shakespeare mainly write in?

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He writes mainly in blank verse.

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Over how many days does the action of Romeo and Juliet take place?

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It takes place over the course of a few short days.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A soliloquy is a speech that a character makes while alone on stage.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses like whereas a metaphor doesn’t.

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What type of language feature is this?

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An oxymoron is used.

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Which character can be recognised by their use of fanciful, spirited language and talk of dreams?

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Mercutio.

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