Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet: Key Terms and Contexts for Literature Students
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15 Terms
Foil
Tybalt is the "fiery" instigator of fights; Benvolio is the "peacemaker." This is an example of
Dramatic Irony
In the final scene, we know Juliet is just waking up from a sleeping potion, but Romeo believes she is actually dead. This creates the "tension" that makes the ending so painful. T
4-5 days
How long does the entire event take place; from the time Romeo is crying over Rosaline to his death
iambic theater
The rhythm Shakespeare wrote this play in is called
Setting
Verona Italy, 400 years ago
Exposition
the chorus tells us two "star crossed lovers" are caught in a family feud
Climax
Tybalt's death
Elizabeth 1
Shakespeare lived during the Elizabethan Era. Who was the monarch of England at this time
Tragedy
What genre is Romeo and Juliet?
Comedy
What genre is A Midsummer Night's Dream?
History
What genre is Macbeth?
1564-1616
When was William Shakespear alive?
Globe theater
What was the name of Shakespeare's theater
poet
He is called the "Bard of Avon." What is a bard?
Lord chamberlains men
What was the name of his acting troupe?
