| It’s an introduction to the story, sets the scene, and gives a preview. | The lines of the prologue rhyme because the chorus sings it. What is the purpose of the prologue? |
| Verona, Italy; long standing family feud | What is the setting of the story? |
| Coals- colliers- choler | In scene 1, Sampson and Gregory speak to each other using puns and alliteration. Give some examples of puns in scene 1. |
| rosaline doesnt love him | What is causing Romeo such distress? |
| If Juliet agrees | Paris asks Lord Capulet permission to marry Juliet. What is Capulet’s response? |
| He can’t read so he asks Romeo for help, they are invited to the party. | The servant has a list of people invited to the Capulet party. What is the servants problem and how is it solved? What happens as a result? |
| To compare Rosaline with other women | Why does Benvolio suggest for Romeo to go to the party? |
| “It’s an honor I dream not of…” she will live as long as her parents desire | What is Juliet’s response when her mother suggests marriage? |
| Tybalt is angry. “Verona knows him to be a virtuous and well-governed youth.” | What is Tybalt’s reaction when he sees Romeo at the party? What is Lord Capulet’s response |
| T- quick temperedLC- respectful, tolerant | What does the incident tell you about C. And T? |
| Their families are enemies | Romeo and Juliet discover a conflict about each other after the party. What is their conflict? |
| The main character will suffer a major downfall. | Shakespeare labeled the story, a tragedy. What will happen to the main character? |
| Briefly summarizes the play’s plot | The prologue to the play does what? |
| Has been acting moody and unhappy lately | Before Romeo appears on stage, we learn that he… |
| Rosaline | Romeo says A madness most discreet, a choking gall and preserving sweet, he is talking about |
| Should consider marrying Paris | Lady Capulet tells Juliet that she |
| He will die an untimely death | “I fear too early” Romeo has a sense that |
| ” O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!” | Example of blank verse |
| “My grave is like to be my wedding bed.” | From the prologue, Juliet foreshadows the play’s ending when she says… |
| Fate guides individuals towards their destinies | One of the play’s major themes |
| Introduce some humor in word play | The servants who appear in Act 1… |
| The Montague and Capulet families | The conflict in Act 1 and the whole play |
| Tybalt | The most unlikeable character in Act 1 |
| Fickle | Romeo’s behavior in Act 1 |
| R and J meet and fall in love | The most important action in Act 1 |
| The deaths of Romeo and Juliet | What event does the prologue foreshadow? |
| flat characters | Abram and Balthasar are examples of… |
| C and M will pay their lives if there are further disturbances | Prince Escalus’ message to Capulet and Montague |
| Win her heart, gentle Paris. My wanting her to consent is only a part of the process. If she agrees, then you have my consent as well. | Capulet’s answer to Paris’ request to marry Juliet |
| Lammas Eve/ July 31 | When is Juliet’s birthday? |
| I’d wager fourteen of my teeth, though to my sorrow it is true I have only four, they she’s not fourteen | Which rephrases The Nurse’s speech in the passage |
| Study all of Paris’ features carefully | What does Lady Capulet encourage Juliet to do |
| catch a glimpse of Rosaline | Romeo goes to the party because he hopes to |
| He has had a premonition of death | What makes Romeo reluctant to go to the party? |
| his tolerance of the Montagues contrasts with Tybalt’s outrage | Capulet is a dramatic foil for Tybalt because |
| He will not allow a well-mannered guest to be insulted in his home | Why does Capulet allow Romeo to stay at the feast? |
| The concern he shows over his son’s unhappiness | What detail about Montague helps him to be a round character? |
| he has many personality traits | Benvolio is a round character because |
Romeo and Juliet Act 1 worksheet questions
July 9, 2019