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Lesson pages 6-9:

_______________ is how a poem is organized, including rhyme, rhythm, number of lines, etc.

A _______________ is a group of lines in a poem.

A _______________ _______________ is the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem.
_______________ is the number of beats or stressed syllables per line of poetry.

Romeo & Juliet:

How does Friar Lawrence react to Romeo’s sudden change of heart from Rosaline to Juliet? What does this reveal about Romeo’s character?

Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet despite his initial hesitation? What does he hope to achieve?

How does the Nurse act when she meets Romeo, and what does this show about her character?

What instructions from Romeo does the Nurse give to Juliet?

How does Friar Lawrence advise Romeo and Juliet before he marries them? What does this reveal about his concerns?

How are the themes of love and conflict developed in these scenes?

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 6-9:

  1. Form is how a poem is organized, including rhyme, rhythm, number of lines, etc.
  2. A stanza is a group of lines in a poem.
  3. A rhyme scheme is the ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of the lines of a poem.
  4. Meter is the number of beats or stressed syllables per line of poetry.

Romeo & Juliet:

  1. How does Friar Lawrence react to Romeo’s sudden change of heart from Rosaline to Juliet? What does this reveal about Romeo’s character?

    • Friar Lawrence is surprised and somewhat skeptical of Romeo’s quick shift in affection from Rosaline to Juliet. This reaction reveals that Romeo is impulsive and easily swayed by his emotions, showing a lack of depth in his initial infatuation with Rosaline.

  2. Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet despite his initial hesitation? What does he hope to achieve?

    • Friar Lawrence agrees to marry them because he thinks that their union could end the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets, fostering peace between the two families.

  3. How does the Nurse act when she meets Romeo, and what does this show about her character?

    • The Nurse is flirtatious and playful when she meets Romeo, showing that she has a lighthearted and mischievous nature. It also reveals her supportive role in Juliet’s life.

  4. What instructions from Romeo does the Nurse give to Juliet?

    • The Nurse tells Juliet that Romeo wants to marry her and gives her details about meeting him later to arrange the marriage.

  5. How does Friar Lawrence advise Romeo and Juliet before he marries them? What does this reveal about his concerns?

    • Friar Lawrence advises them to love moderately and warns that too much passion can lead to negative consequences. This reveals his concern for their wellbeing and the potential dangers of their impetuous love.

  6. How are the themes of love and conflict developed in these scenes?

    • The theme of love is developed through the deep, passionate feelings that Romeo and Juliet have for each other, while the ongoing feud between their families introduces conflict. The combination of these elements illustrates the difficulties in their desire to be together.

Lesson Pages 1-4:

  1. 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)
  2. 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)
  3. 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)
  4. Enjambment is when a line break occurs in the middle of a sentence or phrase in a poem.

Romeo & Juliet:

  1. How does Romeo try to intervene in the fight between Tybalt and Mercutio? Why does he do this?

    • Romeo tries to intervene by stepping between Tybalt and Mercutio to prevent them from fighting. He does this out of a desire to keep peace because of his recent secret marriage to Juliet, Tybalt’s cousin.

  2. According to Prince Escalus’ decree in Act 1, what should be the consequence of Romeo’s involvement in Tybalt's and Mercutio's deaths?

    • Prince Escalus decrees that Romeo should be banished from Verona as punishment for his involvement in the deaths.

  3. What punishment does the Prince decree for Romeo? Why does he choose this punishment instead of a harsher one?

    • The Prince decrees banishment for Romeo rather than a harsher punishment, understanding that Romeo was partly acting out of love and was not the initial aggressor.

  4. What does Juliet’s soliloquy reveal about her feelings towards Romeo and their marriage?

    • Juliet’s soliloquy reveals her deep passion for Romeo and her overwhelming joy in their marriage, but it also hints at her anxiety about the potential consequences of their union given their families' feud.

  5. How does Juliet react to the news of Tybalt’s death and Romeo’s banishment?

    • Juliet is devastated by Tybalt's death and even more so by Romeo's banishment. She feels torn between her loyalty to her family and her love for Romeo.

  6. How does Romeo react to the news of his banishment? What does he say about living without Juliet?

    • Romeo reacts to his banishment with despair, claiming that he would rather be dead than live without Juliet. He feels that his life is not worth living if he cannot be with her.

  7. What message does the Nurse bring from Juliet to Romeo?

    • The Nurse brings the message that Juliet mourns for Romeo and expresses her love and longing for him. She also assures him that Juliet will continue to love him despite the circumstances.

  8. What plan does Friar Lawrence propose to help Romeo avoid immediate danger and eventually reunite with Juliet?

    • Friar Lawrence proposes that Romeo stay in Mantua for a while to avoid immediate danger from the Prince’s decree. He also plans to send messages to Juliet to inform her about the situation and devise a plan to reunite them once the turmoil settles.