Romeo and Juliet Acts I & II Short Vocabulary

What does the word "adversaries" mean in the context of Romeo and Juliet?

• Friends

• Enemies

• Neighbors

• Allies

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which word means "increase, add to"?

• Diminish

• Augment

• Reduce

• Subtract

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What is the meaning of "chaste" as used in Romeo and Juliet?

• Impure

• Virtuous

• Corrupt

• Dishonest

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

In Romeo and Juliet, what does "grievance" refer to?

• Celebration

• Problem causing resentment or complaint

• Agreement

• Joyful event

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

What does "conjure" mean in Act Two of Romeo and Juliet?

• Destroy

• Bring to mind, bring to the surface

• Hide

• Forget

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

Which word means "cleverness" in the vocabulary list from Romeo and Juliet?

• Stupidity

• Cunning

• Ignorance

• Foolishness

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What does "feign" mean in the context of Romeo and Juliet?

• Reveal

• Pretend; disguise

• Confess

• Admit

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

In Romeo and Juliet, what does "vile" mean?

• Pleasant

• Foul, disgusting

• Beautiful

• Delightful

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4