Romeo and Juliet Review

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Who is Romeo's best friend and a kinsman to Prince Escalus?

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Mercutio

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Since Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt, who sets up to fight with Tybalt?

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Mercutio

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What is it called when a character is alone on stage speaking aloud?

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Soliloquy

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True or False: Juliet feels that a person’s name is crucial in determining the character of a person.

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False

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What occurs when the reader knows something that a character does not know?

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Dramatic irony

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Define 'soliloquy'.

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A soliloquy is a device used in drama to reveal a character's thoughts and feelings when they are alone on stage.

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What is 'dramatic irony'?

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Dramatic irony is when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters do.

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Who is Benvolio in relation to Romeo?

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Benvolio is Romeo's cousin and friend.

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What role does Mercutio play in the conflict between Romeo and Tybalt?

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Mercutio fights Tybalt in Romeo's place, leading to his own death.

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What is the significance of names in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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The play explores the idea that names do not define a person's character or worth.