Romeo and Juliet Review Sheet Flashcards
How is Romeo’s mood / behavior in the beginning of act 1? Why is he feeling this way?
In the beginning of Act 1, Romeo is sad and moody. He feels this way because he is lovesick over Rosaline, who does not return his feelings.
How does Lord Capulet respond when Paris asks to marry his daughter, Juliet?
Lord Capulet responds kindly but suggests Paris waits because Juliet is too young (she’s only 13). He encourages Paris to win Juliet’s love and get her consent first.
Describe the circumstances of Romeo and his friends attending the masquerade ball?
Romeo and his friends attend the Capulet’s masquerade ball secretly, wearing masks to hide their identities because they are Montagues, and the Capulets are their enemies. Romeo goes hoping to see Rosaline, but instead, he meets Juliet.
What is Tybalt’s reaction to Romeo’s attendance at the masquerade ball?
Tybalt is furious when he recognizes Romeo at the ball. He wants to confront and fight him, but Lord Capulet stops him, telling him to calm down and not cause trouble.
Describe Romeo’s perspective on dreams. Next, describe Mercutio’s perspective. How are they similar or different?
Romeo believes dreams have meaning and can predict the future. Mercutio, on the other hand, thinks dreams are meaningless and just the result of a restless mind. They are different because Romeo takes dreams seriously, while Mercutio dismisses them as nonsense.
Why does Tybalt want to fight Romeo? How does Romeo react and why?
Tybalt wants to fight Romeo because he is angry that Romeo, a Montague, attended the Capulet party. Romeo refuses to fight because he has just secretly married Juliet, Tybalt’s cousin, and now sees Tybalt as family.
What are Mercutio’s dying words? What does he mean by this?
Mercutio’s dying words are, “A plague o’ both your houses!” He means he curses both the Montague and Capulet families because their feud led to his death.
How does Juliet react to the news of Tybalt’s death? What is her father’s reaction to this?
Juliet is initially upset and conflicted when she hears of Tybalt’s death because Romeo, her husband, killed him. However, she ultimately defends Romeo. Her father, Lord Capulet, misinterprets her grief as being solely for Tybalt and decides to arrange her marriage to Paris to cheer her up.
Why is Romeo banished? How does he react to this news?
Romeo is banished because he killed Tybalt in a fight. He reacts with despair, believing banishment is worse than death because it means he cannot be with Juliet.
Describe the Friar’s plan to help Romeo and Juliet be together.
The Friar’s plan is for Juliet to fake her death by drinking a potion that makes her appear dead for 42 hours. She will be placed in the Capulet tomb, and Romeo will be informed to secretly meet her there when she wakes up. They can then run away together.
What are Juliet’s fears/reservations about this plan?
Juliet fears the potion might not work, or it could kill her. She also worries about waking up alone in the tomb, surrounded by death and possibly going mad from fear.
What is Friar Lawrence’s reaction to Romeo’s claim that he has fallen in love at first sight with Juliet and no longer loves Rosaline?
Friar Lawrence is surprised and skeptical. He questions how quickly Romeo has shifted his love from Rosaline to Juliet but agrees to help them marry, hoping it might end the feud between their families.
What is Juliet’s reaction to the news that she is expected to marry Paris on Thursday? How does her father react to her response?
Juliet refuses to marry Paris, saying she would rather die. Her father reacts with anger, calling her ungrateful and threatening to disown her if she doesn’t obey.
Situational irony
When the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected.
Verbal irony
When someone says the opposite of what they mean, often sarcastically.
Foreshadowing
Hints or clues in a story that suggest future events.
Resolution
The conclusion of a story where conflicts are resolved.
Personification
Giving human qualities to non-human things.
Metaphor
A direct comparison between two unrelated things, saying one is the other (e.g., “Time is a thief”).
Simile
A comparison between two things using “like” or “as” (e.g., “as brave as a lion”).
Oxymoron
A figure of speech that combines contradictory words (e.g., “deafening silence”).
Alliteration
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase (e.g., “She sells seashells by the seashore”).
Allusion
A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature.
Repetition
The repeated use of words or phrases to emphasize an idea or create rhythm.
