1. Descriptions in a poem that evoke mental snapshots that appeal to the five senses are called imagery.
2. Authors use imagery and sensory language in their poems to create vivid pictures, evoke emotions, and help readers connect with the experience being described.
Romeo & Juliet:
3. Lord Capulet decides to delay Juliet's marriage to Paris, suggesting they wait two years because he thinks Juliet is too young.
4. Paris is frustrated but obedient, showing he respects Lord Capulet's authority and views marriage as a social contract rather than a romantic bond.
5. At the beginning of Act 3, Scene 5, Romeo and Juliet argue about whether it is still night or morning, as Romeo must leave.
6. After Romeo leaves, Juliet feels heartbroken and desolate, wishing she could have stayed with him.
7. Juliet reacts to the news of her marriage to Paris with anger and despair, threatening to kill herself if forced. Lord Capulet threatens to disown her if she does not comply.
8. The Nurse advises Juliet to marry Paris for her own good. This advice makes Juliet feel betrayed and isolated.
9. At the end of Act 3, Scene 5, Juliet decides to seek help from Friar Laurence and considers taking drastic measures.
10. Juliet's character develops by becoming more assertive and determined, particularly in defying her parents and rejecting the Nurse's advice.
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