Characterization in Romeo & Juliet

Which character in Romeo and Juliet is most given to hyperbolic, or overly exaggerated, and emotional speeches?

• Benvolio

• Friar Laurence

• Romeo

• Juliet

In Romeo and Juliet, which character's name comes from the Latin root meaning 'good'?

• Tybalt

• Benvolio

• Juliet

• Romeo

In Shakespeare's plays, whether or not a character is speaking in blank verse or rhymed iambic pentameter could be an indication of:

• The character's social class

• Whether the character is a protagonist or antagonist

• The character's age

• The character's gender

In general, character development happens through action, description, and dialogue. On which of these does Shakespeare rely most heavily?

• Dialogue

• Action

• He uses all of the techniques equally

• Description

When a character speaks in un-rhymed iambic pentameter, this is called ____.