Question
Which event serves as the turning point (climax) of the play?(1 point)
Responses
The secret marriage
The secret marriage
Romeo's banishment
Romeo's banishment
Mercutio's death
Mercutio's death
Tybalt's murder
Responses
The secret marriage
The secret marriage
Romeo's banishment
Romeo's banishment
Mercutio's death
Mercutio's death
Tybalt's murder
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The turning point (climax) of the play "Romeo and Juliet" is generally considered to be **Mercutio's death**. This event significantly escalates the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets and leads directly to Romeo's banishment after he kills Tybalt in revenge.