Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Tier 3 Vocab

Flashcards covering key vocabulary from Act 2, including drama terms and Old English vocabulary.

Scene

Part of a play.

Aside

Something a character says that others 'can’t hear'.

Soliloquy

A long speech when a character is alone.

Confessor

A priest who listens.

Friar

A church man.

Cell

A small room.

Shrift

Telling your sins to a priest.

Marriage rite

A wedding.

Anon

Soon.

Beseech

Beg.

Hie

Hurry.

Thy / Thee / Thou

Your / You.

Wilt / Wert

Will / Were.

Doff

Take off.

Perjuries

Lies after a promise.

Benedicite

Blessing.

Blazon

Show off.

Idolatry

Loving too much.

Gossamer

Light like a spiderweb.

Topgallant

The highest part (used poetically).

Wanton

Playful or flirty.