Romeo And Juliet Exam Flashcards
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Flat character
A character that embodies a single personality trait
Round character
A character that embodies many personality traits. They are similar to a “real” person
Foil
A character who sets off another character by contrast
Tragedy
A play where the central character meets with great misfortune or disaster
Tragic hero
The main character of a drama that meets his end by either fate, character flaw, or a combination of the two. The hero is typically a character that the audience roots for making the utimely ending all the more sorrowful
Dramatic irony
A contrast between what the audience perceives and what a character does NOT know
Soliloquy
A speech in which a character is alone on stage and expresses thoughts out loud
Monologue
A long, uninterrupted speech presented in front of other characters
Aside
Words spoken by a character in a play, usually un an undertone and not intended to be heard by the other characters
Iambic pentameter
Five verse feet with each foot an iamb (a total of ten syllables)
Text aids
Explanations of descriptions in a play
What event does the Prologue foreshadow?
Romeo and Juliet’s deaths, the two families making peace
In Act 1, what message does the Prince give to Capulet and Montague?
No fighting or you’ll be put to death
Why does Romeo agree with Benvolio’s plan to go to the Capulet party?
Because Rosaline will be there
What does Friar Lawrence show avout himself in agreeing to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He’s showing that he’s doing it for the long term effects in hopes of making peace with the two families
What makes Romeo’s love for Juliet different from his love for Rosaline?
Romeo’s love for Rosaline was unrequited. His love for Juliet was instantly and completely returned
What did Tybalt do that motivated Romeo to kill him?
Tybalt killed Mercutio. Mercutio was Romeo’s only good friend and he was enraged by his death. Romeo felt guilty too because he kind of caused Tybalt to be able to kill Mercutio
Why is Capulet so upset by Juliet’s refusal to marry Paris
He considers Paris to be a good match for her
Why does Juliet go to Friar Lawrence’s cell at the end of Act III?
She is trying to find a way out of having to marry Paris when she is already married to Romeo. Juliet asks for Friar Lawrences advice
What is Act IV mainly about?
The marriage of Juliet and Paris and the “death” of Juliet
How does Capulet respond when Juliet tells him she will marry Paris?
He is relieved and reschedules the wedding to the next morning
Foreshadowing
The use of hints or clues in a narrative to suggest what action is to come
What are some fears Julirt has about the potion?
- It may not work and she will have to get married
- What if the Friar mixed the potion to kill her
- What if she is put in the tomb, and wakes up before Romeo comes to save her & she suffocates in the tomb
- If she goes crazy from being in the tombs with her ancestors’ bones
What causes Friar Lawrence’s important message to go astray?
Friar Lawrence gave the message to Friar John to deliver. John went to find somebody to accompany him. But he was in the city visiting the sick. When John found him, the town health officials suspected they were both in a house that had been hit with the plague. They quarantined the house. John couldnt go to Mantua because he was stuck there
