Romeo and Juliet Act 1

Front

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

Back

Verona, Italy.

Front

What family does Juliet belong to?

Back

Capulet.

Front

Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of the play?

Back

Rosaline.

Front

In his conversation with Benvolio in Scene 1, how does Romeo appear?

Back

Sad and moody.

Front

What is an oxymoron?

Back

Two phrases that contradict each other.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Back

The conflict between love and hate.

Front

Who are the two feuding families in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Back

The Montagues and the Capulets.

Front

What literary device is used when Juliet says, 'O serpent heart, hid with a flowering face'?

Back

Oxymoron.

Front

What role does the Nurse play in Juliet's life?

Back

She is Juliet's confidante and caretaker.

Front

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

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It sets the stage for the story and foreshadows the tragic events.