Romeo and Juliet 4.1 Word Nerd: cope

The transcript explores the evolution of the word 'cope' from its historical meaning of engaging in a fight to its modern sense of dealing with problems. It also discusses the metaphorical use of 'cope' in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', where Juliet must 'cope' with death by taking a potion that simulates death, drawing on the Latin origin of the word as a 'cape'.

In Shakespeare's time, what did the word 'cope' originally mean?

• To deal with a problem

• To engage in a fight

• To run away

• To make peace

What does the Friar's plan require Juliet to do?

• Marry Paris

• Run away from Verona

• Take a potion that almost kills her

• Fight with Romeo

What is the Latin origin of the word 'cope'?

• A long cape

• A short sword

• A swift horse

• A heavy shield

In the context of the Friar's plan, what does 'cope' mean for Juliet?

• To confront her family

• To escape her fate

• To wear the appearance of death

• To fight with Romeo

What must Juliet do to be with Romeo according to the plan?

• Run away to Mantua

• Cope with death

• Marry Paris

• Convince her parents