Romeo and Juliet Prologue

What is the definition of a prologue?

• A comedic play with a surprising twist.

• A separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic or musical work.

• A serious play with an unhappy ending.

• A cliffhanger ending to a literary text.

Who performs the Prologue in Romeo and Juliet?

• Juliet

• Romeo

• Caplets and Montagues

• The Chorus

What are the two central themes of Romeo and Juliet?

• Hope and faith

• Love and conquest

• Love and faith

• Love and conflict

Which of these key details is revealed to the audience in the Prologue?

• A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life

• Villains will fight to the death

• Tobey Maguire will always be the best Spider-Man

• Families will never settle their differences

Which of these is a good explanation for why Shakespeare used a Prologue?

• To entertain the audience from the get go

• To give people the summary of the play so they won’t be surprised

• To reveal the central themes and create an emotional connection for the audience

• To calm the audience down and get their attention

Draw a rough sketch of a thrust stage for use in Romeo and Juliet