Romeo and Juliet Act 3 -- Review!

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What's worse for Romeo... death or banishment?

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Banishment

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True or False: Tybalt challenges Romeo to a fight before he fights Mercutio.

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True

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When Juliet refers to Phoebus and Phaethon, what literary device is being used?

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Allusion

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Romeo: "Flies may do this, but I from this must fly." What is this an example of?

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Pun

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Regarding whether Juliet should marry Paris or not, which side does the Nurse take?

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Capulets' side (Nurse believes Juliet should marry Paris, not Romeo)

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What is the significance of banishment for Romeo in Act 3?

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Banishment is worse than death for Romeo because it separates him from Juliet, causing him immense emotional pain.

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What role does Tybalt play in the conflict of Act 3?

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Tybalt is a key antagonist who challenges Romeo, leading to Mercutio's death and Romeo's subsequent revenge.

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Define 'allusion' in the context of literature.

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work that adds meaning to the text.

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What is a 'pun'? Provide an example from Act 3.

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A pun is a play on words that exploits multiple meanings. Example: Romeo's line about flies.

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How does Juliet's relationship with the Nurse change in Act 3?

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Juliet feels betrayed by the Nurse when she supports her marriage to Paris instead of Romeo.