Act III review

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Who is Friar Lawrence?

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Friar Lawrence is a character in 'Romeo and Juliet' who helps Romeo and Juliet with their secret marriage and provides counsel during their troubles.

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What does the Capulet family plan to send to Romeo in Mantua?

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The Capulet family plans to send poison to Romeo in Mantua.

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What is Romeo's punishment for killing Tybalt?

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Romeo's punishment for killing Tybalt is banishment from Verona.

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How does Lord Capulet react when Juliet refuses to marry Paris?

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Lord Capulet reacts with anger when Juliet refuses to marry Paris.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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

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Banishment serves as a critical turning point in the play, leading to the tragic events that follow.

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What role does fate play in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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Fate is a central theme in 'Romeo and Juliet', suggesting that the characters' destinies are predetermined and beyond their control.

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What is the meaning of oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

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What does Juliet mean when she says, 'O, I am fortune's fool'?

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Juliet expresses her feeling of being controlled by fate and the unfortunate circumstances surrounding her love for Romeo.