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Lesson 4: Poetic Elements
Romeo & Juliet Act 3 Scenes 1-3
Lesson pages 1-4:
_______________ is when several words in a short section begin with the same sound. For example- “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.” (Repeats the “p” sound)
_______________ is when several words in a short section contain the same vowel sound. For example- “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.” (Repeats the “ee” sound)
_______________ is when several words in a short section contain the same consonant sound. For example- “He struck a streak of bad luck.” (Repeats the “k” sound)
_______________ is when a line break occurs in the middle of a sentence or phrase in a poem.
Romeo & Juliet:
How does Romeo try to intervene in the fight between Tybalt and Mercutio? Why does he do this?
According to Prince Escalus’ decree in Act 1, what should be the consequence of Romeo’s involvement in Tybalt's and Mercutio's deaths?
What punishment does the Prince decree for Romeo? Why does he choose this punishment instead of a harsher one?
What does Juliet’s soliloquy reveal about her feelings towards Romeo and their marriage?
How does Juliet react to the news of Tybalt’s death and Romeo’s banishment?
How does Romeo react to the news of his banishment? What does he say about living without Juliet?
What message does the Nurse bring from Juliet to Romeo?
What plan does Friar Lawrence propose to help Romeo avoid immediate danger and eventually reunite with Juliet?
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Lesson pages 1-4 — fill in the blanks
- Alliteration is when several words in a short section begin with the same sound. Example: “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.” (Repeats the “p” sound)
- Assonance is when several words in a short section contain the same vowel sound. Example: “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.” (Repeats the “ee” sound)
- Consonance is when several words in a short section contain the same consonant sound. Example: “He struck a streak of bad luck.” (Repeats the “k” sound)
- Enjambment is when a line break occurs in the middle of a sentence or phrase in a poem.
Romeo & Juliet Act 3 Scenes 1–3 — answers
- How does Romeo try to intervene in the fight between Tybalt and Mercutio? Why does he do this?
- Romeo steps between Tybalt and Mercutio and grabs Mercutio to stop the duel. He does this because he wants to keep the peace — he has secretly married Juliet and is now related to Tybalt, and he does not want more bloodshed.
- According to Prince Escalus’ decree in Act 1, what should be the consequence of Romeo’s involvement in Tybalt's and Mercutio's deaths?
- According to the Prince’s decree, anyone who disturbs the peace must pay “the forfeit of the peace” — i.e., death.
- What punishment does the Prince decree for Romeo? Why does he choose this punishment instead of a harsher one?
- The Prince banishes Romeo from Verona (exile). He spares Romeo the death penalty because the circumstances were mitigating (Romeo acted after Mercutio was killed and Benvolio’s account showed provocation), and the Prince chooses mercy to try to prevent further violence between the houses.
- What does Juliet’s soliloquy reveal about her feelings towards Romeo and their marriage?
- Juliet’s soliloquy shows intense love and loyalty to Romeo, plus inner conflict: she values him above family ties, is terrified of losing him, and sees their marriage as binding and precious. She also expresses that his banishment feels like a fate worse than death.
- How does Juliet react to the news of Tybalt’s death and Romeo’s banishment?
- She moves from shock (briefly thinking Romeo is dead) to anger (at Romeo for killing Tybalt) to conflicted loyalty, then to despair — ultimately defending Romeo and mourning his banishment as worse than death because it separates them.
- How does Romeo react to the news of his banishment? What does he say about living without Juliet?
- Romeo is devastated and says banishment is worse than death. He claims there is no world for him outside Verona and that living without Juliet is like being dead.
- What message does the Nurse bring from Juliet to Romeo?
- The Nurse brings Juliet’s grief but also her continued love and a token (a ring) to prove it. She sends the message that Juliet wants Romeo to come to her that night to comfort her before he must flee.
- What plan does Friar Lawrence propose to help Romeo avoid immediate danger and eventually reunite with Juliet?
- Friar Lawrence tells Romeo to go to Juliet that night to comfort her, then immediately go to Mantua to avoid arrest. Friar will appeal to the Prince for pardon, publicize the marriage to show motive for reconciliation, and work to get Romeo recalled so the couple can be reunited when it is safe.
- Alliteration is when several words in a short section begin with the same sound. Example: “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.” (Repeats the “p” sound)
- Assonance is when several words in a short section contain the same vowel sound. Example: “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.” (Repeats the “ee” sound)
- Consonance is when several words in a short section contain the same consonant sound. Example: “He struck a streak of bad luck.” (Repeats the “k” sound)
- Enjambment is when a line break occurs in the middle of a sentence or phrase in a poem.
Romeo & Juliet Act 3 Scenes 1–3 — answers
- How does Romeo try to intervene in the fight between Tybalt and Mercutio? Why does he do this?
- Romeo steps between Tybalt and Mercutio and grabs Mercutio to stop the duel. He does this because he wants to keep the peace — he has secretly married Juliet and is now related to Tybalt, and he does not want more bloodshed.
- According to Prince Escalus’ decree in Act 1, what should be the consequence of Romeo’s involvement in Tybalt's and Mercutio's deaths?
- According to the Prince’s decree, anyone who disturbs the peace must pay “the forfeit of the peace” — i.e., death.
- What punishment does the Prince decree for Romeo? Why does he choose this punishment instead of a harsher one?
- The Prince banishes Romeo from Verona (exile). He spares Romeo the death penalty because the circumstances were mitigating (Romeo acted after Mercutio was killed and Benvolio’s account showed provocation), and the Prince chooses mercy to try to prevent further violence between the houses.
- What does Juliet’s soliloquy reveal about her feelings towards Romeo and their marriage?
- Juliet’s soliloquy shows intense love and loyalty to Romeo, plus inner conflict: she values him above family ties, is terrified of losing him, and sees their marriage as binding and precious. She also expresses that his banishment feels like a fate worse than death.
- How does Juliet react to the news of Tybalt’s death and Romeo’s banishment?
- She moves from shock (briefly thinking Romeo is dead) to anger (at Romeo for killing Tybalt) to conflicted loyalty, then to despair — ultimately defending Romeo and mourning his banishment as worse than death because it separates them.
- How does Romeo react to the news of his banishment? What does he say about living without Juliet?
- Romeo is devastated and says banishment is worse than death. He claims there is no world for him outside Verona and that living without Juliet is like being dead.
- What message does the Nurse bring from Juliet to Romeo?
- The Nurse brings Juliet’s grief but also her continued love and a token (a ring) to prove it. She sends the message that Juliet wants Romeo to come to her that night to comfort her before he must flee.
- What plan does Friar Lawrence propose to help Romeo avoid immediate danger and eventually reunite with Juliet?
- Friar Lawrence tells Romeo to go to Juliet that night to comfort her, then immediately go to Mantua to avoid arrest. Friar will appeal to the Prince for pardon, publicize the marriage to show motive for reconciliation, and work to get Romeo recalled so the couple can be reunited when it is safe.
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