Introducing Romeo

In this lesson, we will explore the characterisation of Romeo. We will investigate his initial appearance on stage and consider the methods used by Shakespeare to present him to the audience.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is the definition of Conflict?

Mental or emotional strain A disagreement, clash or struggle between two opposing forces A very specific problem faced by a character A separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic or musical work

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Q2.What does it mean to 'bite your thumb' according to the play?

To make a rude and disrespectful gesture To offer friendship To finish a fight or duel To defend your friends

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Q3.Which two characters seem to try to stop the conflict in Act 1?

Lord and Lady Montague Sampson and Gregory Benvolio and the Prince Tybalt and the servants

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Q4.According to the stage directions, what are the servant characters holding when they enter the stage?

Guns Kitchen knives Swords A letter

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Q5.Which of these methods does Shakespeare NOT use to establish conflict in this scene?

Symbolism Exclamatory sentences Stage directions Pathetic Fallacy

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Q1.What is the definition of Conflict?

1/5

Q2.What does it mean to 'bite your thumb' according to the play?

To make a rude and disrespectful gesture To offer friendship To finish a fight or duel To defend your friends

2/5

Q3.Which two characters seem to try to stop the conflict in Act 1?

Lord and Lady Montague Sampson and Gregory Benvolio and the Prince Tybalt and the servants

3/5

Q4.According to the stage directions, what are the servant characters holding when they enter the stage?

Guns Kitchen knives Swords A letter

4/5

Q5.Which of these methods does Shakespeare NOT use to establish conflict in this scene?

Symbolism Exclamatory sentences Stage directions Pathetic Fallacy

5/5

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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet- Introducing Romeo

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Q1.What is the definition of melodramatic?

Not demonstrating what is standard, normal, or expected A disagreement, clash or struggle between two opposing forces Exaggerated or over emotional behaviour A separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic or musical work

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Q2.What is the name of the girl that Romeo is in love with at the start of the play?

Mary Claudia Juliet Rosaline

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Q3.Which character mocks Romeo for his foolish infatuation?

Benvolio Tybalt Lord Montague The Prince

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Q4.What event have Romeo and Benvolio decided to attend at the end of this scene?

An invitation to fight the Capulets A party at Lord Capulet's house A religious ceremony at the church The funeral of Rosaline

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Q5.Which of these methods does Shakespeare use to emphasise Romeo's infatuation?

Stage directions Exclamatory statements Alliteration Adverbs

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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet- Introducing Romeo

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Question 1

Question 2

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Question 5

Q1.What is the definition of melodramatic?

1/5

Q2.What is the name of the girl that Romeo is in love with at the start of the play?

Mary Claudia Juliet Rosaline

2/5

Q3.Which character mocks Romeo for his foolish infatuation?

Benvolio Tybalt Lord Montague The Prince

3/5

Q4.What event have Romeo and Benvolio decided to attend at the end of this scene?

An invitation to fight the Capulets A party at Lord Capulet's house A religious ceremony at the church The funeral of Rosaline

4/5

Q5.Which of these methods does Shakespeare use to emphasise Romeo's infatuation?

Stage directions Exclamatory statements Alliteration Adverbs

5/5

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