Romeo & Juliet - Prologue

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Where does the play 'Romeo & Juliet' take place?

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Verona, Italy.

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What has the feud between the Capulets and Montagues caused?

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Violence and death in both families.

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Romeo and Juliet are from which type of families?

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From feuding families.

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What does 'star-crossed' mean in the context of Romeo and Juliet's love?

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Ill-fated.

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How long does the prologue predict the play will last?

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Two hours.

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What are the names of the two feuding families in 'Romeo & Juliet'?

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Capulets and Montagues.

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What is the main theme of the prologue in 'Romeo & Juliet'?

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The inevitability of fate and the consequences of family feuds.

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What literary device is used in the prologue to foreshadow the events of the play?

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Foreshadowing.

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What is the significance of the term 'star-crossed lovers'?

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It suggests that their love is doomed from the start.

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What role does fate play in 'Romeo & Juliet'?

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Fate is portrayed as a controlling force that leads to the tragic ending.