Act ii of Romeo and Juliet

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What is the purpose of Friar Lawrence agreeing to marry Romeo and Juliet?

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To turn the hatred of two families into love.

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Define 'soliloquy'.

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A speech, usually lengthy, in which a character, alone on stage, expresses his or her thought aloud to himself or herself.

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What does Juliet mean when she says, 'O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?'

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She is asking, 'Why are you Romeo?' (referring to his family name).

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What is Friar Lawrence's role in the play?

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He is a priest.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A character standing alone speaking their inner thoughts.

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What does the term 'aside' refer to in drama?

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A remark by a character intended to be heard by the audience but not by other characters.

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

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It refers to Romeo and Juliet's doomed relationship due to fate.

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What does the term 'foreshadowing' mean?

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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 is the main theme of Act II in Romeo and Juliet?

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The theme of love and its challenges.

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What is the meaning of 'banishment' in the context of the play?

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The punishment of being sent away from one's home or country.