Romeo and Juliet: Act 4

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What does 'beguiled' most likely mean?

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Tricked

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According to Juliet, what was her 'sin'?

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She opposed her father's wishes.

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In these lines, grief most likely means...

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Trouble

Front

Lady Capulet's words here help characterize her as...

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Devoted

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What point is Friar Lawrence making when he says 'Confusion's cure lives not in these confusions'?

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Shouting does not solve anything.

Front

Define 'tragedy' in the context of literature.

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A genre that depicts the downfall of a noble hero or heroine due to a tragic flaw.

Front

What is the significance of the balcony scene in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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It symbolizes the romantic idealism and the challenges of their love.

Front

Explain the concept of 'foreshadowing' in literature.

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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

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Fate is portrayed as a controlling force that leads to the tragic outcomes of the characters.

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What is the meaning of 'oxymoron'? Provide an example from the play.

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A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction; e.g., 'loving hate'.