Ms. Kyle Romeo and Juliet Finals

What is an antagonist?

The character who causes problems or works against the main character.

What is a protagonist?

The main character of the story.

What is a dynamic/round character?

A character who changes or grows during the story.

What is a static/flat character?

A character who does not change and stays the same.

What is irony?

When something happens that is different from what you expect.

What is foreshadowing?

A hint or clue about what will happen later.

What is theme?

The main message or lesson of the story.

How is mood created?

By the author's word choice, setting, and imagery to create a feeling.

What are the five elements of plot?

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.

Where is Romeo and Juliet set?

In Verona, Italy (and briefly in Mantua).

What is symbolism?

When an object stands for a bigger idea.

What is a metaphor?

A comparison without using 'like' or 'as.'

What is a simile?

A comparison using 'like' or 'as.'

What is a rhetorical question?

A question not meant to be answered.

What is imagery?

Words that help you see, hear, smell, taste, or feel something.

What is personification?

Giving human traits to non-human things.

What is a soliloquy?

When a character speaks their thoughts out loud while alone.

What is iambic pentameter?

A rhythm with 10 syllables per line (da-DUM x5).

What is blank verse?

Unrhymed iambic pentameter.

What is an oxymoron?

Two opposite words together (example: loving hate).

What is a paradox?

A statement that seems wrong but is true.

What is a pun?

A joke using wordplay or double meanings.

What is dramatic irony?

When the audience knows something the characters don't.

What is tone?

The author's attitude toward the subject.

Who said important quotes throughout the play?

Romeo, Juliet, Friar Lawrence, Mercutio, The Nurse, Tybalt.

What are the big events in Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet?

Feud between families shown, Romeo loves Rosaline, Capulet party planned.

What are the big events in Act 2 of Romeo and Juliet?

Romeo and Juliet meet, Balcony scene, They plan to marry.

What are the big events in Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet?

Tybalt kills Mercutio, Romeo kills Tybalt, Romeo is banished.

What are the big events in Act 4 of Romeo and Juliet?

Juliet takes the fake death potion, Wedding is canceled.

What are the big events in Act 5 of Romeo and Juliet?

Romeo thinks Juliet is dead, Romeo and Juliet die, Families end the feud.