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In what format is the Prologue to Act 2 written? sonnet What literary term is demonstrated by the following line? “Now old doth in his death-bed lie.” personification When Mercutio cannot find Romeo at the beginning of the act, what…

immoderate exceeding just or reasonable limits; excessive; extreme slander a false statement spoken with the intent of harming the reputation of another prorogue to prolong or extend; to postpone or defer charnel house a burial vault for the remains of…

What does Romeo compare Juliet to in the balcony scene? The sun What group was Shakespeare a member of and what did they later change their name to? Lord Chamberlain’s Men; king’s men When was Shakespeare born? (month, day, year)…

Why does the apothecary agree to sell Romeo the poison? he is poor and needs money Whom does Romeo slay outside the Capulet tomb? Paris Who first discovers Romeo’s dead body? Friar Laurence What does Montague offer to do to…

Romeo son of Montague Juliet daughter of Capulet Benvolio nephew of Montague and friend of Romeo Mercutio friend of Romeo who loves to talk and talk Balthasar servant to Romeo Friar Laurence person who mixes up potion for Juliet Tybalt…

Read the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet.Capulet: As rich shall Romeo by his lady lie; Poor sacrifices of our enmity!Which theme of Romeo and Juliet is reflected in this excerpt? Hatred causes people to lose…

Why is Romeo feeling cheerful at the beginning of scene 1? He had a good dream and thinks it’s a sign What news does Balthasar bring Romeo? That Juliet is dead. After hearing the news, where does Romeo plan to…

“What art thou drawn among these heartless hinds?/Turn thee, Benvolio, look upon thy death.” Tybalt:Act 1 Scene 1Tybalt is saying to Benvolio that he must look to him(tybalt), his “death”;the reason for Benvolio’s death. “I do but keep the peace.…

Read the dialogue found in Act II, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet.Romeo: Good morrow to you both. What counterfeit did I give you?Mercutio: The slip, sir, the slip; can you not conceive?Romeo: Pardon, good Mercutio, my business was great;…

As the scene opens, what does Hero tell Margaret her job is regarding Beatrice? Bring Beatrice to the orchard so she can overhear the conversation. They are going to get her there by saying that hero and Ursula have been…