12/4 Romeo & Juliet Prologue & Review of Dramatic Terms

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What emotions does the prologue evoke in the audience?

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Anticipation, curiosity, and intrigue.

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What is characterization?

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The representation of a character's traits and qualities.

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How does the prologue introduce the idea of love and conflict?

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Through the description of the feud between the families, and the forbidden love between Romeo and Juliet.

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What is situational irony?

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A situation where the outcome is significantly different from what was expected.

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What is dramatic irony?

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When the audience knows something that the characters do not.

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What is verbal irony?

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When a speaker says one thing but means another.

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What is the significance of the term 'star-cross'd lovers'?

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It refers to lovers whose relationship is doomed to fail due to external circumstances.

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What role does foreshadowing play in the prologue?

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It hints at future events, creating suspense and anticipation.

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What is the main theme of Romeo and Juliet?

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The conflict between love and hate.

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How does the prologue set the stage for the play?

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It provides background information and introduces key themes.