Romeo and Juliet: Act I

Front

Who provides comic relief in Scene 3 of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Back

The Nurse.

Front

Why will Romeo's love, Rosaline, not return his affection?

Back

She has vowed to live a chaste life and not be married.

Front

What literary device is used when the prologue predicts the death of Romeo and Juliet?

Back

Foreshadowing.

Front

True or False: Lord Capulet was just as annoyed as Tybalt that Romeo showed up at his party.

Back

False.

Front

Why are the Montagues and Capulets feuding?

Back

No one remembers.

Front

What is the significance of the Nurse's character in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Back

She provides comic relief and serves as a confidante to Juliet.

Front

What does the term 'foreshadowing' mean in literature?

Back

A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Front

Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of Act I?

Back

Rosaline.

Front

What is the setting of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Back

Verona, Italy.

Front

What does the term 'prologue' refer to in a play?

Back

An introductory section that provides background information and sets the stage for the story.