Dramatic Irony in "Romeo and Juliet" DOL

What is dramatic irony?

• When characters speak in an overly dramatic way
• When the audience knows something characters don't
• When something is both funny and sad
• When characters use ironic language

Why doesn't Romeo receive Friar Lawrence's letter explaining the plan?

• Romeo moved and left no forwarding address
• Friar Lawrence forgot to send it
• A plague quarantine prevented delivery
• Juliet told the Friar not to send it

What is the main example of dramatic irony in the tomb scene?

• Romeo thinks Juliet is dead, but we know she's sleeping
• Juliet wakes up just as Romeo dies
• Paris thinks Romeo is a villain
• The families don't know where their children are

Which line(s) from the text below supports that fate has caused this tragedy? Select TWO.

• "A greater power than we can fight has ruined our plan" (pg. 273)
• She stabs herself with ROMEO'S dagger and dies. (pg. 275)
• "Both of us had such bad luck!" (pg. 267)
• ROMEO drinks the poison. (pg. 269)

What is Shakespeare's main message about young love in this play?

• True love always conquers all obstacles
• Young people should always follow their hearts
• Impulsive decisions can have tragic consequences
• Fate controls everything that happens to us