Lesson pages 6-9
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Descriptions in a poem that evoke mental snapshots that appeal to the five senses are called imagery.
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Why do authors use imagery and sensory language in their poems? Authors use imagery and sensory language to create vivid experiences for readers, helping them to visualize scenes, feel emotions, and engage with the poem on a deeper level. This enhances the emotional impact and allows readers to connect with the themes and messages being conveyed.
Romeo & Juliet
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What decision does Lord Capulet make regarding Juliet's marriage to Paris and why? Lord Capulet decides to hasten Juliet's marriage to Paris, believing that a wedding will cheer her up after Tybalt's death. He is anxious for Juliet to be married quickly and thinks that Paris will offer her stability and happiness.
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How does Paris react to Lord Capulet’s decision? What does this reveal about Paris’s character and his attitude towards marriage? Paris reacts positively to Lord Capulet's decision, showing eagerness to marry Juliet. This reveals that he is confident and perhaps somewhat superficial, as he appears more focused on the status and appearance of marriage rather than a deep emotional connection with Juliet.
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In the beginning of Act 3, Scene 5, what are Romeo and Juliet arguing about? Romeo and Juliet are not actually arguing; instead, they are discussing whether it is morning or night. Juliet is anxious about Romeo leaving, while he insists that he must go to avoid danger.
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How does Juliet feel after Romeo leaves her? After Romeo leaves, Juliet feels heartbroken and despondent. She expresses a sense of emptiness and despair at being separated from him.
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How does Juliet respond to the news of her upcoming marriage to Paris? What threats does Lord Capulet make to Juliet if she does not obey his wishes? Juliet is devastated by the news of her impending marriage to Paris and refuses to marry him. Lord Capulet becomes enraged and threatens to disown her and throw her out if she does not comply with his wishes.
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What advice does the Nurse give Juliet? How does this make Juliet feel? The Nurse advises Juliet to marry Paris, stating that he is a better match than Romeo. This advice hurts Juliet, as she feels betrayed and cannot understand how the Nurse could suggest she marry someone other than Romeo.
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What decision does Juliet make at the end of Act 3 Scene 5? Juliet decides to seek help from Friar Lawrence in order to avoid marrying Paris, indicating her determination to find a way to be with Romeo.
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How does Juliet’s character develop in these scenes, particularly in her responses to her parents and the Nurse? Juliet becomes increasingly assertive and independent. Initially obedient, she grows defiant towards her parents and shows a strong will to follow her heart, contrasting with her earlier submissive demeanor. This highlights her transformation into a more mature and self-determined character.
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_______________ are sections of a drama that are separated by time or location. Acts
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_______________ _______________ tell the team putting a drama together what is happening on stage. These are NOT read aloud by the actors. Stage directions
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What is an example of verbal irony? An example of verbal irony is when someone says, "What a beautiful day!" during a storm.
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What is an example of dramatic irony? An example of dramatic irony is when the audience knows Juliet is alive while Romeo believes she is dead.
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What is an example of situational irony? An example of situational irony is when a fire station burns down.
Romeo & Juliet
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In Act 4 Scene 4, the Capulets are preparing for Juliet’s wedding; however, as readers of the play, we know that Juliet has taken Friar Lawrence’s potion and is “dead.” What type of irony is this? This is an example of dramatic irony, as the audience is aware of the true situation while the characters are not.
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How do the Nurse and Lady Capulet react when they discover Juliet “dead” in her bed? The Nurse and Lady Capulet react with shock and grief, lamenting Juliet’s death and expressing their sorrow in an exaggerated manner.
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How does Lord Capulet react to Juliet’s apparent death? What does this reveal about his character? Lord Capulet is heartbroken and loses his composure. This reaction reveals the depth of his love for Juliet, as well as his capacity for emotional turmoil, contrasting sharply with his earlier authoritarian demeanor.
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How does Paris react to Juliet’s death? What does this suggest about his feelings for her? Paris is devastated by Juliet’s death, indicating that he genuinely cared for her, despite their marriage being arranged and lacking a deep personal connection.
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How does Friar Lawrence attempt to comfort the Capulet family after Juliet’s “death”? What motivations might Friar Lawrence have for his words and actions in this scene? Friar Lawrence tells the Capulet family that Juliet is in a better place and urges them to remember her fondly. His motivations are likely to assuage their grief while also attempting to preserve his own role in the tragic events.
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_______________ is the feeling that you get from a work of literature or art. This can also be called _______________. Mood; atmosphere
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What three things do authors use to create mood in a story? Authors use diction, imagery, and tone to create mood in a story.
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_______________ communicates how an author feels about their topic. It can also communicate _______________ or _______________. Tone; attitude; emotion
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We can look at a writer’s language and determine their attitude towards the subject by analyzing their _______________ ______________. Word choice (diction)
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Themes link _______________ _______________ about the world with the _______________ of a text. Universal truths; messages
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Authors develop theme through the repeated use of _______________, changes in _______________, and _______________ and _______________ that repeatedly reference a similar idea. Symbols; character; events; dialogue
Romeo & Juliet
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What news does Balthasar bring to Romeo? How does Romeo react to this news? Balthasar brings the news of Juliet's death to Romeo. He is devastated and decides to buy poison to join her in death.
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Why does Romeo seek out an apothecary, and what does he intend to do? Romeo seeks out an apothecary to purchase poison so that he can commit suicide beside Juliet in her tomb.
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What prevents Friar John from delivering Friar Lawrence’s letter to Romeo? How does the failure of the letter delivery contribute to the sense of impending tragedy? Friar John is unable to deliver the letter because he is quarantined due to an outbreak of plague. This failure heightens the sense of impending tragedy, as communication breakdowns lead directly to catastrophic consequences.
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Why is Paris at Juliet’s tomb, and what does this reveal about his character and feelings for Juliet? Paris is at Juliet's tomb to mourn her death and to lay flowers there, indicating his genuine feelings for her and his sense of loss, despite their marriage being a strategic alliance.
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How is Paris and Romeo’s fight similar to Romeo and Tybalt’s fight? What is the outcome? Paris and Romeo's fight is similar to Romeo and Tybalt's fight in that both are driven by love and honor. Ultimately, Romeo kills Paris, mirroring the tragic violence of earlier conflicts.
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What are Romeo’s thoughts and emotions as he prepares to take the poison and join Juliet in death? Romeo feels a mix of despair, deep love, and a sense of purpose as he prepares to take the poison, believing that joining Juliet in death is the only way to be together.
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What is Juliet’s reaction upon waking and finding Romeo dead beside her? What does her decision to join Romeo in death reveal about her character? Juliet is devastated and horrified to find Romeo dead. Her decision to join him in death reveals her deep love for him and her utter despair at the thought of living without him.
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What does Friar Laurence confess, and how does he explain the series of events that led to the tragedy? Friar Laurence confesses his role in the secret marriage and the plan that went wrong, explaining that the mixture of fate and poor execution of plans contributed to the tragedy.
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What actions do the two families take to honor Romeo and Juliet, and what message does this convey? Both the Montagues and Capulets vow to end their feud and erect statues in honor of Romeo and Juliet, conveying the message that love can transcend conflict and that divisions can lead to tragic outcomes.
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