Romeo and Juliet Notes - 1

Front

What was the name of the two men company who supported Shakespeare's plays?

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Lord Chamberlain's Men

Front

What is the term for the force working against the protagonist, such as another character or society?

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Antagonist

Front

What is a humorous scene or speech intended to lighten the mood in a play?

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Comic relief

Front

Who played the female roles in Shakespeare's plays?

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Boys

Front

What is a character whose personality and attitude contrast sharply with those of another character?

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Foil

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story, often facing challenges?

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Protagonist

Front

What is the term for a speech delivered by a character alone on stage, revealing their thoughts?

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Soliloquy

Front

What is the term for a character that provides a contrast to another character, highlighting their traits?

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Foil

Front

What is the term for the central idea or message in a literary work?

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Theme

Front

What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

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Setting