Romeo & Juliet Act 1 Vocab

When characters display "pernicious" behavior, it typically means they are:

• Harmless

• Extremely harmful

• Exciting

• Confusing

A character "beseeching" another likely means they are:

• Asking earnestly for something

• Ignoring the person

• Giving them advice

• Laughing at them

To "augment" something in the play means to:

• Make it greater or larger

• Hide it

• Reduce its importance

• Forget about it

If a character has a "grievance," they are:

• Voicing a complaint or frustration

• Celebrating an achievement

• Making a new discovery

• Protecting someone

The term "star-crossed" suggests:

• Two individuals with a bright future ahead

• A destiny that is unfavorable or doomed

• A sudden stroke of luck

• A connection based on astronomy

When a situation is described as "portentous," it is likely:

• Foreshadowing something serious or significant

• A casual and unimportant moment

• A humorous situation

• An exciting revelation

"Boisterous" behavior typically refers to:

• Energetic and loud actions

• Calm and peaceful moments

• Secretive and quiet movements

• Careful and timid gestures

To behave in a "profane" way means to:

• Show great respect

• Disregard something sacred or important

• Express compassion

• Create an artistic masterpiece

To "shun" someone or something means to:

• Welcome them openly

• Deliberately avoid them

• Criticize them publicly

• Protect them from harm

A character who "laments" is most likely:

• Expressing sorrow or regret

• Celebrating a joyous occasion

• Ignoring a troublesome situation

• Writing poetry