Romeo and Juliet Character Analysis and Figurative Language

Flashcards covering character traits, conflicts, and figurative language from 'Romeo and Juliet'.

What is a character foil?

A character that provides contrast to another character.

Which characters are foils in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Tybalt/Benvolio, Juliet/Rosaline, Lord Capulet/Lord Montague, Lady Capulet/Nurse, Romeo/Paris.

What is the main conflict in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Feuding families.

Why does Romeo compare Juliet to the sun?

She is light & life, the center of his world, blinding beauty.

How does Juliet's character change from Act 1 to Act 3?

She exhibits increasing autonomy and rebellion.

What is the purpose of a prologue?

To provide a summary and foreshadowing of events.

Describe Romeo's character traits and relationships.

He is a lover, emo, cousins with Benvolio, and buds with Mercutio.

Describe Juliet's character traits and relationships.

She is a child of the Capulets, cousin to Tybalt, and loved by the Nurse and Romeo.

What is Paris's goal in the play?

He wants to marry Juliet.

How is the Nurse related to Juliet?

The Nurse loves Juliet and acts as a second mother.

How is Mercutio characterized in the play?

Mischievous, a horn-dog, mercurial, and a drama king.

What role does Tybalt play?

He is a fighter and cousin to Juliet.

What is Lord Capulet's character like?

He is the head of the clan and dictatorial by Act 3.

How is Lady Capulet characterized?

She is younger than Lord Capulet and became a mother at 13.

How are the Montagues described?

They are presented as good parents.

What is Benvolio's role in the play?

He serves as a peacemaker and is a good guy.

What do others say about Rosaline?

She is beautiful and untouchable.

What do others say about Paris?

He is attractive, rich, noble, and considered a good catch.

What do others say about Romeo?

He is sad, emo, respected, and seems like a good guy.

What do others say about the Nurse?

She is talkative, large, and ugly.

Define oxymoron.

A juxtaposition of two contradictory terms.

Define allusion.

A reference to something else.

Define hyperbole.

Extreme exaggeration.

Define personification.

Giving human characteristics to objects/animals.

Define simile.

A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

Define imagery.

Language that appeals to the senses.

Define mood.

The vibe the reader gets.

Define tone.

The author's attitude towards the subject/character/etc.