What type of figurative language is this: Now Romeo's old feelings of desire are dying, and a new desire is eager to take their place. (Prologue, Lines 1-2)
personification
Why is Friar Lawrence shocked to hear that Romeo wants to marry Juliet?
he was just in love with Rosaline
What excuse is Juliet supposed to give in order to leave her house?
She is going to confession.
Scene 3 opens with these lines: “The smiling morning is replacing the frowning night. Darkness is stumbling out of the sun’s path like a drunk man.” What is this literally describing?
the sunrise
According to the friar, how are plants and humans alike?
they both possess the potential for good or bad
Why does the Friar agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
he thinks it will end the fight between the families
What is this hyperbole helping us understand: “JULIET: What time tomorrow should I send a messenger to you? ROMEO: By nine o'clock. JULIET: I won’t fail. From now until then seems like twenty years.” (Sc. 2 Lines 171-173)?
It emphasizes how anxious Juliet is for 9 o'clock to come…it will feel like she has to wait forever.
The nurse says Romeo’s “gentle as a lamb.” Restate this simile as a metaphor.
Romeo is a gentle lamb.
Why does Romeo give the nurse a rope ladder?
He will use it to climb over the walls to get to Juliet.
According to Mercutio, why is Romeo already dead?
He has been shot by Cupid's arrow.
In Sc 2, Lines 119-121 why does Juliet say their love is too much like lightning?
it appeared quickly like lightning and may disappear just as quickly
Why is this an example of personification: “Her eyes are saying something. I will answer them.” (Sc. 2, Lines 12-13)
It is giving Juliet’s eyes the ability to speak.
What has Tybalt sent to Romeo?
a challenge
What is imagery?
langauge that helps the audience imagine the scene; appeals to the five senses
What is a metaphor?
a comparison of two unlike things not using like or as
Why does Juliet not want Romeo to swear his love for her by the moon?
the moon is always changing
Identify the oxymoron in this line and explain what it means: These violent delights have violent ends And in their triumph die, like fire and powder..." Explain.
"violent delights" is the oxymoron. Violent brings to mind feelings of anger and pain which is opposite feelings of delight. Violent can also mean sudden.
What is being personified in this line? How is it personified?: “All you have to do is join our hands with holy words, then love-destroying death can do whatever it pleases.” (Sc. 6 Lines 5-6)
death/ the ability to destroy love and do whatever it pleases
Whom does Benvolio compare to a sail?
the nurse
What type of figurative language is this ”It’s too much like lightning, which flashes and then disappears before you can say, “it’s lightning.” (Sc 2, Lines 119-121)
simile
Why is this an allusion: “Say just one lovely word to my good friend Venus. Just say the nickname of her blind son Cupid, the one who shot arrows so well in the old story.” (Sc. 1, Lines 10-12)
It’s referring to Venus and Cupid from mythology
What did Juliet mean when she said, “O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?” (Sc 2. Line 33)
Why do you have to be a Montague?
What will happen to Romeo if he is found in Juliet’s garden?
her family will kill him
Which character is compared to the Prince of Cats?
Tybalt
What is an allusion?
a reference to a famous person, historical event, story, something from mythology, etc.
When is the wedding between Romeo and Juliet taking place?
that afternoon/that day
What is a simile?
a comparison of two unlike things using like or as
What two types of figurative language are found in these lines: “It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. Rise up, beautiful sun, and kill the jealous moon.” (Sc. 2, Lines 4-5)
metaphor & personification
What is a pun?
a play on words--could be like a bad joke
What type of figurative language is this: “They say Jove laughs when lovers lie to each other.” (Sc 2, Lines 92-93)
allusion
What is personification?
giving something not human human characteristics or abilities