Romeo and Juliet Intro Material

Front

What does a tragic hero usually display while facing his or her destiny?

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strength

Front

How many people are onstage when a character delivers a soliloquy?

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one

Front

Which literary term means "a character's remark, either to the audience or to another character, that others onstage do not hear"?

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aside

Front

What is the purpose of a foil?

Back

to highlight both characters' traits to show the sharp contrast between them

Front

Which of the following is not a purpose of comic relief?

• to lighten the mood of the play
• to increase the number of people who attend the play
• to heighten the seriousness of the main action by contrast
• none of the above

Back

to heighten the seriousness of the main action by contrast

Front

How were the three levels of the Globe Theater organized?

Back

by class

Front

What was Shakespeare's father's job?

Back

glovemaker

Front

What piece of technology was created that encouraged the Renaissance of Knowledge?

Back

printing press

Front

What city is the Globe Theater located in?

Back

London

Front

Where did Shakespeare come from?

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Stratford-on-Avon