Romeo & Juliet Act 1, scene 5 Sonnet Close Reading

Match

Match the definition to the vocabulary word.

• A section of a poem (or stanza) consisting of 4 lines. Often, these lines have an alternating rhyming scheme (such as ABAB or CDCD).

• A section of a poem (or stanza) consisting of 2 lines with the same rhyming scheme (such as GG in a sonnet)

• Creates a comparison by stating that one this is another thing or does the actions of another thing. Example: She is a bird.

• Visually descriptive figurative language that paints a vivid picture for the reader/viewer. In drama, it is found in dialogue.

quatrain

couplet

metaphor

imagery

• quatrain

• couplet

• metaphor

• imagery

Multiple Choice

What type of imagery is used in this sonnet?

• Pilgrim imagery

• Religious imagery

• Floral imagery

• Greek imagery

Labelling

Label the rhyme scheme for this sonnet. Drag the label to the left of the section you are labeling.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

ABAB

G 2

EF

G 1

E

CDCD

F

Open Ended

What is the basic situation in this sonnet? What is happening between Romeo and Juliet?

Open Ended

How does the rhyme scheme contribute to the poem's overall effect?

Open Ended

What metaphors are used in the sonnet? How do they help convey the characters' emotions?

Open Ended

What imagery is used in the sonnet? How does it contribute to the overall mood of the scene?

Open Ended

What words or phrases in the sonnet seem particularly significant or memorable? Why?

Open Ended

Write a paragraph (5-7 sentences) analyzing the language and imagery used in the sonnet. Consider what the sonnet tells us about Romeo and Juliet’s personalities and their feelings for each other.