Romeo and Juliet ACT 1

Front

What is the setting of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Back

The play is set in Verona, Italy.

Front

Who wrote 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Back

William Shakespeare is the playwright.

Front

What does Romeo mean when he says, 'I fear too early, for my mind misgives'?

Back

This is an example of foreshadowing, indicating that he senses something bad may happen.

Front

Why does Romeo read the invitation aloud for Capulet’s servant Peter?

Back

Because Peter cannot read.

Front

What is Romeo's emotional state at the beginning of the play?

Back

He is lovesick over Rosaline.

Front

What literary technique is used when a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often in a long speech?

Back

This technique is called a soliloquy.

Front

What is the significance of the prologue in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Back

The prologue introduces the main themes and foreshadows the tragic events of the play.

Front

What are the names of the two feuding families in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Back

The Montagues and the Capulets.

Front

What is a key theme in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Back

The theme of love versus hate is central to the play.

Front

What does the term 'star-crossed lovers' mean in the context of the play?

Back

It refers to Romeo and Juliet's doomed love, influenced by fate.