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Alliteration 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)
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Assonance 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)
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Consonance 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)
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Enjambment is when a line break occurs in the middle of a sentence or phrase in a poem.
Romeo & Juliet Questions and Answers:
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How does Romeo try to intervene in the fight between Tybalt and Mercutio? Why does he do this?
- Romeo tries to intervene in the fight by stepping between Tybalt and Mercutio to prevent them from fighting. He does this because he has just secretly married Juliet, Tybalt’s cousin, and wants to avoid conflict, believing that he has a reason to love Tybalt as family.
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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 Prince Escalus, the consequence of Romeo’s involvement in the deaths of Tybalt and Mercutio is that he should be executed for his actions, as the prince had previously decreed that any further disturbances to the peace would be punishable by death.
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What punishment does the Prince decree for Romeo? Why does he choose this punishment instead of a harsher one?
- The Prince decrees that Romeo will be banished from Verona rather than executed. He chooses banishment over a harsher punishment because he is sympathetic to Romeo’s situation and recognizes that Romeo has been provoked by Tybalt’s actions and previously has kept the peace, showing some mercy in his judgment.
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What does Juliet’s soliloquy reveal about her feelings towards Romeo and their marriage?
- Juliet's soliloquy reveals her deep love and passion for Romeo and her belief that their marriage, despite being secret and rushed, is profound and meaningful. She expresses feelings of confusion and despair over the violence that has marred their relationship.
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How does Juliet react to the news of Tybalt’s death and Romeo’s banishment?
- Juliet is devastated by the news of Tybalt’s death and initially struggles to comprehend it. Her grief is compounded by the news of Romeo’s banishment. She feels torn between her love for Romeo and her loyalty to her family, expressing anger and sorrow.
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How does Romeo react to the news of his banishment? What does he say about living without Juliet?
- Romeo reacts to the news of his banishment with despair and anguish. He believes that living without Juliet is not truly living and feels that banishment is worse than death. He expresses a sense of hopelessness and feels that he has lost everything.
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What message does the Nurse bring from Juliet to Romeo?
- The Nurse brings the message that Juliet is heartbroken and distressed by Romeo's banishment and by Tybalt’s death. She acts as a go-between, conveying Juliet's feelings of love and urgency for Romeo.
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What plan does Friar Lawrence propose to help Romeo avoid immediate danger and eventually reunite with Juliet?
- Friar Lawrence proposes that Romeo should go to Mantua, where he can hide from the Prince’s orders. Meanwhile, he will communicate with Juliet and devise a plan for their reunion. He suggests that he will provide Juliet with a potion that will make her appear dead, allowing her to escape her family and ultimately be with Romeo.
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