Romeo & Juliet Act 1 & 2 Flashcards
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?
More than 150 sonnets.
When did Romeo and Juliet first premiere?
1597
What is the genre of Romeo and Juliet?
Tragedy
Where does the play take place?
Verona, Italy
Who asks Lord Capulet for Juliet’s hand in marriage?
Paris
True or False: Romeo was invited to the Capulet feast by Peter.
False
How does Romeo feel about going to the Capulet feast?
He’s worried they’ll be discovered, he’s too depressed to go and he thinks the feast will lead to his death
Who recognizes Romeo at the Capulet feast?
Tybalt
Who does Romeo dance with at the feast?
No One
Where does Romeo find Juliet at the beginning of Act Two?
Looking out her bedroom window.
A. At another ball B. At the front door of her house C. Looking out her bedroom window D. He doesn’t find her
What does Romeo compare Juliet’s window to the east and Juliet to the ___?
The Sun
What is a prologue?
An introduction to a musical or literary work which provides background information.
What is an aside?
A comment by a character to the audience that reveals their inner thoughts and is not supposed to be heard by the other characters on stage.
What is figurative language?
Language that is not meant to be taken literally. One type is hyperbole.
An example of a hyperbole is “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”
Who says, ‘My only love sprung from my only hate!’?
Juliet
Who says, ‘What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by another name would smell just as sweet.’?
Juliet
