Romeo and Juliet Review

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What is foreshadowing?

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A technique of giving clues that hint or warn of events to come later in the plot.

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Why is Romeo sad at the beginning of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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He is sad because Rosaline has rejected his offer of love.

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True or False: Figurative Language is only a sentence or two in length.

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True.

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What is Paris's final request before he dies?

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To be laid with Juliet.

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What is an apothecary?

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A pharmacist.

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Define 'soliloquy'.

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A speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often while alone on stage.

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What is dramatic irony?

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A situation where the audience knows more about the events of the story than the characters do.

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What role does comic relief play in a tragedy?

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It provides a humorous interlude to relieve tension.

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Who is Juliet's primary love interest?

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Romeo.

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

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She acts as a confidante and messenger for Juliet.