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After Romeo and Juliet have fallen in love at first sight, who tells each of them the other's identity?
The Nurse
Why does Benvolio encourage Romeo to attend the Capulet ball?
He thinks going to the ball and seeing other beautiful women will help Romeo get his mind off Rosaline.
Who asks Capulet for permission to marry Juliet?
Paris
Name four characters associated with the Montagues and 4 characters associated with the Capulets.
Answers may vary. M: Romeo, Lord Montague, Lady Montague, Benvolio, Abram C: Juliet, Lady Capulet, Tybalt, The Nurse
What causes the street fight between the Montagues and Capulets at the beginning of the play? What will be the punishment for the two families if the fighting continues?
Sampson biting his thumb at Abram; Those held responsible will be punished with Death
What is Tybalt’s reaction upon recognizing Romeo at the Capulet feast?
Tybalt is furious and wants to fight Romeo.
How do Benvolio and Romeo learn of the party?
Romeo reads the invitation from the Capulet servant.
The prologue says Romeo and Juliet are "star-crossed lovers." What does this mean?
The phrase implies that the two are in love, but are doomed to have bad luck due to their fate/circumstances.
Who tries to break up the fight at thee beginning of the scene, and what is his attitude towards the feud between the two families?
Benvolio tries to break it up; he is a peacekeeper, and wants to avoid any act of violence between the two families.
What is a metaphor?
A direct comparison of two unlike things that do NOT use like or as.
What are some examples of oxymorons in Act 1? (hint: Romeo said these)
Answers may vary: O brawling love!, O loving hate!, Serious foolishness, Feather of lead, etc.
What is personification?
A figure of speech in which something that is not human is given human characteristics or abilities.
How does Lady Capulet feel about Paris?
She thinks that he is beautiful and would make a perfect husband for Juliet.
What is a Similie?
An indirect comparison between two unlike things that use like or as.
How are Romeo and Juliet feeling at the end of Act 1? Why?
They feel a mix of sadness, guilt, foolishness, etc. for falling in love with their enemy at first sight.
What does Mercutio have to say about dreams?
He claims that dreams are not a reflection of reality, and therefore, cannot be trusted.
