Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 1 Vocab

Definition of dignity

• Dignity refers to the quality of being worthy of honor and respect.
• Dignity refers to the quality of being deceitful and dishonest.
• Dignity refers to the quality of being shameful and dishonorable.
• Dignity refers to the quality of being arrogant and disrespectful.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Definition of mutiny

• A celebration of authority
• A negotiation with authority
• A rebellion against authority, especially by sailors against their officers.
• A peaceful protest against authority

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Definition of quarrel

• argument
• agreement
• hug

• discussion

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

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What is a "swashing blow"

• A type of dance move
• A term used in cooking to describe a mixing technique
• A powerful or showy blow, typically delivered with a sword or other weapon.
• A gentle tap on the shoulder

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Theme" in literature refers to what?

• The theme in literature refers to the main character's name.
• The theme in literature refers to the central idea or message conveyed by the author.
• The theme in literature refers to the physical setting of the story.
• The theme in literature refers to the order in which events occur.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does forfeit mean?

• To receive or gain something
• To hide or conceal something
• To destroy or demolish something
• To give up or surrender something

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "augmenting" mean?

• To decrease or diminish something.
• To maintain or keep something the same.
• To increase, add to, or enhance something.

• To remove or eliminate something.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

What does "tyrannous" mean?

• Unjustly severe or harsh; oppressive.
• Caring and considerate
• Kind and compassionate
• Fair and just

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What does posterity mean?

• A famous artist
• A type of poster
• All future generations of people.
• A type of bird

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does portentous mean?

• Something done in a casual or carefree manner
• Something done in a humble or modest manner
• Something done in a secretive or mysterious manner
• Something done in a pompous or overly solemn manner, or something ominous or foreshadowing a negative event.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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