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Why is Romeo feeling cheerful at the beginning of scene 1? He had a dream that he was dead then Juliet kissed him bringing him back to life What news does Balthasar bring Romeo? He brings the news of Juliet’s…

Where is this play set? Verona, Italy What problem exists in this city? The feud with Capulet and Montague What does the term “star-crossed lovers” mean? Lovers meant to die What are Sampson and Gregory’s motivations for fighting with Montague’s…

ambiguity uncertainty or inexactness of meaning language peruse read (something) typically in a thorough careful way remnants a small remaining quantity of something haughty arrogant superior and disdainful motivation the reason one has for acting or behaving in a particular…

How does Paris think Juliet feels about him? He thinks she loves him What does Juliet ask of Friar Laurence? A solution to her problem What does Juliet say she will do if she cannot find a way out of…

What is ironic about mercutio accusing benvolio of being quarrelsome? Benvolio is also quarrelsome Romeo is motivated to kill tybalt because…. Tybalt killed mercutio The prince decrees that Romeo is… Banished and must leave Verona or face death When the…

Who do Mercutio and Benvolio think Romeo is with? Rosaline Why does Juliet want Romeo to have some other name? Because their families are fighting When Juliet discovers Romeo at her balcony, what does she fear? That he overheard her…

In what city does the play take place? Verona, Italy Why are Romeo and Juliet called “star-cross’d lovers”? They are thwarted by fate through influence of the stars Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene? The Montague…

What happens in opening scene to give shape to the plot? Don Pedro et al return from putting down the rebellion of his bastard brother. Following the victory is a general period of celebration- masking, dancing, loving. – Claudio falls…

The messenger tells leonato, governor of messing up, that the men are returning from Battle. What information does the messenger give about Claudio, Benedick, and Don Pedro? The the messenger explains that Don Pedro is the prince and Weider who…

comedy1 A drama that has a happy ending, usually involving marriages between the unmarried characters, and a tone and style that is more light-hearted.Example: MAAN is a ____! tragedy1 A drama that depicts serious and important events that cause suffering…