Exam English Romeo and Juliet Flashcards
(19 cards)
What literary device is used in the prologue to hint that violence and tragedy are coming?
Foreshadowing
The prologue suggests that the events will lead to conflict and death.
Identify a literary device in the prologue that uses the repeated ‘c’ sound.
Alliteration
The phrase ‘civil blood makes civil hands’ employs alliteration for emphasis.
What form does the prologue take?
Shakespearean sonnet
A 14-line poem that introduces the feud and the fate of the characters.
What is the significance of the quote from Act 1, Scene 5: ‘If I profane with my unworthiest hand this holy shrine…’?
It shows Romeo’s deep respect for Juliet
The metaphor compares Juliet to a shrine, indicating the purity and holiness of their love.
What literary device is used to depict love as holy and pure in Act 1, Scene 5?
Religious imagery
This device enhances the romantic and sacred nature of their encounter.
What form does the shared sonnet between Romeo and Juliet in Act 1, Scene 5 represent?
A connection between them
The poetic exchange symbolizes their instant bond and mutual attraction.
What metaphor does Romeo use in Act 2, Scene 2 to express how love empowers him?
Love gives Romeo wings
This metaphor illustrates the uplifting and liberating power of love.
What literary device is exemplified in the balcony scene with the phrase ‘With love’s light wings did I o’er-perch these walls…’?
Hyperbole
The exaggeration emphasizes the strength of Romeo’s feelings for Juliet.
In Act 2, Scene 2, what does the wall symbolize?
The family feud
This symbolizes the barriers to their love due to their families’ conflict.
What is the significance of Mercutio’s curse in Act 3, Scene 1: ‘A plague o’ both your houses!’?
It predicts more death
The curse foreshadows the tragic consequences of the feud.
What ironic situation occurs with Mercutio’s death?
He dies from a fight he wasn’t supposed to be in
This irony highlights the senselessness of the feud.
What metaphor is used in Act 3, Scene 1 to represent the feud?
Plague
This metaphor conveys the destructive nature of the family conflict.
What do Romeo and Juliet symbolize when they say goodbye in Act 3, Scene 5?
Conflict between love and real life
They are in love but face the dangers posed by their families.
What does the nightingale symbolize in Act 3, Scene 5?
Night = safety
This contrasts with the lark, which symbolizes day and danger.
In Act 4, Scene 1, what does Juliet’s repetition of ‘Give me’ indicate?
Her desperation
This repetition emphasizes her urgency and determination to escape her situation.
What is the irony in Juliet’s decision to take the potion?
The plan is risky, but she still does it
This reflects her bravery and commitment to love despite the dangers.
What literary device is used in Juliet’s quote ‘O happy dagger! This is thy sheath: there rust and let me die.’?
Oxymoron
The phrase ‘happy dagger’ juxtaposes joy with death, highlighting the tragic nature of her love.
What does Juliet’s body symbolize in the death scene?
The sheath for the dagger
This metaphor conveys the finality of her tragic choice and the intertwining of love and death.
What is the final tragedy of the play as indicated in Act 5, Scene 3?
Their love leads to death
This conclusion aligns with the foreshadowing established in the prologue.
