No Fear Shakespeare Act 1: Theme and Literary Devices Quiz

What does the Nurse's lengthy, rambling speech about Juliet's childhood reveal about her character?

• She is deliberately stalling for time

• She has a deep emotional connection to Juliet

• She is trying to impress Lady Capulet

• She is senile and confused

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What literary purpose does the Chorus serve at the beginning of Act 1?

• To confuse the audience

• To provide comic relief

• To establish the tragic ending and key themes

• To introduce minor characters

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Shakespeare use the character of Paris to create dramatic tension?

• As comic relief

• As an obstacle to Romeo

• As a symbol of parental authority

• Everything mentioned

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

What role does Benvolio play in Act 1?

• Main antagonist

• Comic relief

• Voice of reason and peace

• Tragic hero

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Romeo's full name is Romeo (a)  

Answer explanation

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Juliet's full name is Juliet (a)  

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Discuss how the theme of love versus hate is introduced in Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet. Provide examples from the modern text to support your analysis.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Identify and explain the use of metaphor in Act 1. How do these metaphors enhance the reader's understanding of the characters and their emotions?

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CCSS.L.4.5A

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Analyze the role of light and dark imagery in Act 1. How does Shakespeare use these contrasting elements to develop themes and foreshadow future events? Provide specific examples from the text.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

Examine the character of Mercutio in Act 1. How does his witty wordplay and cynical view of love serve as a contrast to Romeo's romantic perspective? What purpose does this contrast serve in the story?

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9