Romeo & Juliet Text Walkthrough

Why does our copy of Romeo and Juliet have editors' names?

• Shakespeare had assistants that edited the play for him.

• Different editions have editors that work to make Shakespeare's words more approachable to readers.

• There are no editors for our edition.

• Shakespeare didn't write the play; the editors did and deserve the credit.

What resources are offered in our edition? Select all that apply:

• Scene-by-scene plot summaries

• A key to the play's famous lines and phrases

• An annotated guide to further reading

• Practice quiz questions

• Fresh images from the modern adaptations of the play

Prior to the play, our edition of the book includes a section about Shakespeare's Life

• True

• False

Since we are reading the play, we don't need to worry about the actions that would be happening on stage during the scenes.

• True

• False

What are some reasons that we need word translations of Shakespeare's works? Select all that apply:

• We don't have access to the dictionary.

• Some words and phrases in the plays are no longer used today.

• Some words and phrased used have changed in meaning.

• Shakespeare wanted to confuse us and would look down on these definitions.

Why is having a key to famous lines and phrases helpful for our purposes? Select the best answer choice.

• We get to reread and relive these powerful lines.

• We can use these to analyze the different types of things that each character says in order to understand Shakespeare's characterization.

• It will help give us answers to test questions.

• Looking at the act, scene, and line numbers, this key will help us know where to find those moments.

How is the play organized?

• Chapters

• Stanzas

• Acts, Scenes, and Lines

• There is no organization.

Select the characters who fall under the "Capulet" category. You may use your book.

• Benvolio

• Nurse

• Tybalt

• Petruchio

• Balthasar

Using your book, select the correct answer.

Act 3, Scene 5, Line 19 reads...

• I'll say yon gray is not the morning's eye;

• Some aqua vitae, ho! — My lord! My lady!

• Unplagued with corns will walk a bout with

• Hast thou met with him? Send thy man away.

What is the definition of the word "weraday"? See page 199.

• sorrowful

• exclamation of sorrow

• yet in bed

• strongly felt