Define prologue and give expositional details from the prologue.
What is the definition of a dramatic foil? Give one example.
What is a round character?
What is a flat character?
Define “pun”. Create one original pun.
While reading Act 1, answer the following comprehension questions.
What is the purpose of the prologue?
Why do the servants argue in scene 1 of Act 1?
What is Prince Escalus’ warning to the feuding families?
Why is Romeo so moody in scene i of Act 1?
What does Benvolio suggest to cheer up Romeo?
Why does Lady Capulet want Juli et to go to the party?
Identify and explain the pun used in scene 4, lines 52-57.
Using the text aids, and your own thoughts to paraphrase (not summarize) Romeo’s first reaction to Juli et, scene 5, lines 51-60.
Summarize Juli et’s reaction to the nurse in scene 5, lines 52-55.
After reading Act 1
· Fill in a T chart classifying each character in Act 1 as either Montague or Capulet. If the character is not actually a Montague or Capulet but has loyalties to one group over the other, list the character on the side of his or her loyalties. If there are characters that are totally neutral, list them at the bottom of the T chart and label them as neutral.
· In addition to listing the name of the character, describe him or her by listing the word “round” or “flat”.
· Add a distinguishing trait or fact about the character that occurs or is revealed in Act 1.
· Create a sequence map, using the shape(s) of your choice, connecting the shape to others with arrows.
· Fill in the shape with the important plot facts from Act 1 in the order that they happen. You should have at least five shapes, one for each scene in the act. You may have more shapes if your material won’t fit into one shape. When you finish you should be able to see the events of Act 1 in sequential order. If you like, you can use Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, or Google Slides. This partial model was created by inserting SmartArt called a "Basic Bending Process" in Microsoft Word: Sequence Map Sample.docxPreview the document
Choose one of the following characters and write a personal diary entry based on the happenings of Act 1. Remember to write based only on the knowledge of that particular character. Your entry should be seven to ten well-written sentences.
Romeo Juli et Benvolio Tybalt
Answer:
The exposition is a narrative device that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances.
Prologue is the preface or introduction to a literary work.
Details:
Romeo and Juli et Prologue:
Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes.
-2 households of equal wealth
-setting: Fair Verona
-an ancient grudge is still present today and will cause more problems
Definition of dramatic foil: A dramatic foil is a secondary character whose own character traits are completely opposite of another character's. The dramatic foil is used in juxtaposition with another character, helping the reader to see their traits more vividly.
Example: In Romeo and Juli et, Mercutio serves as a dramatic foil for Romeo.
Round Character: The readers knows a lot about the character and they are fully developed
Flat Character: The reader knows only one main thing about them.
Pun: A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings.
Pun Example: I was struggling to figure out how lightning works, but then it struck me.
ACT 1 COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
Purpose of Prologue: To set the scene/ setting and the main conflicts.
Why Servants argue: The origin of the brawl introduces the important theme of masculine honor and pride. In Verona, a man must defend his honor whenever it is questioned or attacked, whether verbally or physically.
Prince Escalus Warning: The families must stop disturbing the peace. He also said that if there is another fight between the families, he will make who started the fight pay with their life.
Why Romeo is Moody: Romeo is upset because of Rosaline's rejection. He is also moody due to his youthful hormones.
What does Benvolio suggest to cheer up Romeo: He tells him to forget about her.
Why does Lady Capulet want Juli et to go to the party: She wants to urge Juli et to marry Paris and talk to her about meeting him and their potential wedding.
Pun: SO sorry i think we have diff texts but either way this one cinfuses me so sorry!!
Reaction: diff texts :(((
T CHART:
Montague:
Romeo
Lady Montague
Lord Montague
Benvolio
Abram
Balthasar
Mercutio
Capulet:
Juli et
The Nurse
Lady Capulet
Lord Capulet
Paris
Sampson
Gregory
Neutral:
Prince Escalus
Sequence Map: Im so sorry but i cant make that on here
Personal Diary: Juli et
Tonight I saw Romeo at the party! My what a sight it was, he makes me so excited. That little scoundrel, how smooth he is with his words. I think I am falling in love with Romeo. I don't want to be with anyone but him, especially not Paris. The suitors my mother has for me do not interest me.
PLEASE PLEASE MAKE ME BRAINLIEST I PUT SO MUCH TIME
PLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEPLEASEvvvvPLEASE
Answer:
A fantasy dragon? I'm not sure what your asking- Do you mean what is a metaphor for a lizard or-?
This is he.
B.
This is him.
C.
It is them.
D.
It is her.
The correct answer is actually A. This is he.
Nominative means that the noun/pronoun in question has to be in its subjective form. The only pronoun among these that can be used as a subject is HE. The other pronouns (him, them, and her) are all objective pronouns, and can therefore never be predicate nominatives.