Vocabulary Duel: The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet

What does the term "Adversary" mean as used in "The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet"?

• A) A usually verbal conflict between antagonists

• B) One that contends with, opposes, or resists

• C) The quality of being formal or serious

• D) A good quality or feature that deserves to be praised

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What is the definition of "Augmenting" in the context of "The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet"?

• A) To beg for urgently or anxiously

• B) Increasing the size or amount

• C) A statement in which you say you are unhappy or not satisfied with something

• D) Causing great harm or damage often in a way that is not easily seen or noticed

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

In "The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet," what does "Beseech" mean?

• A) A dissenter from established religious dogma

• B) To beg for urgently or anxiously

• C) A good quality or feature that deserves to be praised

• D) Infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Choose the correct definition of "Grievance" as it is used in "The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet."

• A) A statement in which you say you are unhappy or not satisfied with something

• B) The quality of being formal or serious

• C) A usually verbal conflict between antagonists

• D) One that contends with, opposes, or resists

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What does "Heretics" refer to in "The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet"?

• A) A good quality or feature that deserves to be praised

• B) A dissenter from established religious dogma

• C) Infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty

• D) Increasing the size or amount

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

In "The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet," what is the meaning of "Merit"?

• A) Causing great harm or damage often in a way that is not easily seen or noticed

• B) A good quality or feature that deserves to be praised

• C) The quality of being formal or serious

• D) One that contends with, opposes, or resists

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of "Pernicious" in the context of "The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet"?

• A) A usually verbal conflict between antagonists

• B) A statement in which you say you are unhappy or not satisfied with something

• C) Causing great harm or damage often in a way that is not easily seen or noticed

• D) A dissenter from established religious dogma

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

In "The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet," what does "Quarrel" mean?

• A) A usually verbal conflict between antagonists

• B) The quality of being formal or serious

• C) To beg for urgently or anxiously

• D) Infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the correct definition of "Solemnity" as it is used in "The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet."

• A) Increasing the size or amount

• B) A good quality or feature that deserves to be praised

• C) The quality of being formal or serious

• D) A dissenter from established religious dogma

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Transgression" refer to in "The Tragedy of Romeo & Juliet"?

• A) A good quality or feature that deserves to be praised

• B) A statement in which you say you are unhappy or not satisfied with something

• C) Infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty

• D) Increasing the size or amount

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10