Romeo and Juliet: Act I

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Who is Rosaline?

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The girl Romeo is pining for (the girl he loves)

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What literary device do we see in Romeo's lines: 'I fear too early, for my mind misgives some consequence yet hanging in the stars shall bitterly begin this fearful date...by some vile forfeit of untimely death'?

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Foreshadowing

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Who is Queen Mab?

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A mischievous fairy

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What does Lord Montague mean when he says Romeo has been seen with tears augmenting the fresh morning's dew?

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This means that Romeo is sad and mopey.

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Did Lord Capulet share Tybalt's annoyance at Romeo's presence at the party?

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False

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What is the significance of the feud between the Montagues and Capulets in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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It sets the stage for the tragic events and conflicts in the play.

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What role does Benvolio play in Act I?

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He is Romeo's cousin and friend, who tries to help Romeo forget Rosaline.

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What is a key theme introduced in Act I of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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The theme of love versus hate.

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How does Romeo describe his feelings for Rosaline?

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He describes them as deep and painful, filled with unrequited love.

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What is the purpose of the prologue in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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It provides a summary of the story and foreshadows the tragic ending.