Romeo And Juliet Words And Phrases

Question 1

Soliloquy

Answer 1

A soliloquy is a speech in a play in which an actor speaks to himself or
herself and to the audience, rather than to another actor.

Question 2

Tragic protagonists

Answer 2

The main characters of a tragic play

Question 3

antagonist

Answer 3

An opponent or enemy.

Question 4

extended metaphor

Answer 4

A metaphor that is developed in great detail.

Question 5

hubris

Answer 5

Arrogant pride

Question 6

unrequited love

Answer 6

Loving someone who doesn’t love you back

Question 7

Monologue

Answer 7

A monologue is a long speech which is spoken by one person

Question 8

Impetuous

Answer 8

To act quickly and suddenly without thinking or being careful.

Question 9

Volatile

Answer 9

A situation that is volatile is likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly.

Question 10

O she doth teach the torches to burn bright”
a. Write down one verb_______________

Answer 10

Teach, burn

Question 11

‘O she doth teach the torches to burn bright”
b. Write down one adjective_____________

Answer 11

Bright

Question 12

‘O she doth teach the torches to burn bright”
c. Write down one pronoun___________

Answer 12

She

Question 13

‘O she doth teach the torches to burn bright”
d. Write down one determiner _____________

Answer 13

The

Question 14

“A plague on both your houses!”
What does this mean in context?

Answer 14

cursing both the Montagues and Capulets. He is literally asking for a plague, or some terrible fate, to befall both families, since he blames both families for his imminent death.

Question 15

“Do you bite your thumb at us, sir?”
What does this mean in context?

Answer 15

To bite your thumb at someone was to flick your thumb from behind your upper teeth. It was an obscene gesture similar to giving someone the finger.