Act 1: “My only love sprung from my only hate!” __________________ Anticipation Guide – T or F _____Some things are fated to happen, and we have no control over them. _____Family feuds only harm the families involved _____Love at first sight is possible 1. What are your beliefs about fate? 2. What role do you think a family should have in the selection of their child’s wife or husband? 3. As you read, notice the opposites (love/hate, light/dark) that Shakespeare provides in his language and imagery. What do you think the purpose of opposites might be in this pay? Literary Elements 1. Foil – character in literature who has qualities that are in sharp contrast to another character, thus emphasizing the abilities of each. (i.e. Tigger and Rabbit) a. How is Mercutio a foil to Romeo? 2. Foreshadowing – refers to hints in the text about what will occur later (Romeo’s dream) 3. Hyperbole – obvious exaggeration (Romeo’s declaration of love for Rosaline) 4. Pun – play on words 5. Conflicts Act 2: “O Romeo, Romeo, Wherefore art thou Romeo? __________________ Anticipation Guide _____Boys suffer over unrequited love as much as girls do _____True love is worth the sacrifice of family and friends _____Long engagements are better than short ones 1. Do you believe it’s possible to fall in love this fast? 2. Be on the lookout for images that appeal to the senses; this kind of language caries a powerful emotional impact 3. What might be the possible consequences of R&J’s marriage? Literary Elements 1. Figurative Language – writing or speech not meant to be interpreted literally 2. Metaphor- direct comparison of unlike things w/o using like or as a. Juliet’s eyes to stars, Romeo to a rose or god, love to a winged creature, night to a mask 3. Imagery – language that appeals to the five senses and adds emotion and power to writing (may include personification) a. List images of light, dark and fire in Scene ii. – game 4. Soliloquies – alone on stage, allows characters to reveal their innermost thoughts and feelings to the audience 5. Malapropism – comic mistake uttered by certain characters a. Nurse suggests that she is uneducated Act III: “A plague o’ both your houses” _____________________________ Anticipation Guide ____If an adult knows a young person is heading for serious trouble, he or she has a responsibility to tell that person’s parents ____Youthful marriages seldom work out Literary Elements 1. Theme – underlying meaning or message of a work of literature 2. Oxymoron – contradictory words are paired (lots in scene ii) 3. Repetition – used to increase the tension and emotional impact of a speech or scene (as used in MLKJr’s “I have a Dream” speech) 4. Hyperbole – obvious over-exaggeration a. equates Juliet’s home with heaven, compares banishment to death Act IV: “What if it be a poison . . .” _______________________________ ____Dreams can warn us about future events In ten steps or less, outline what Romeo and Juliet’s Plan is. 1. ________________________________________________ 2. ________________________________________________ 3. ________________________________________________ 4. ________________________________________________ 5. ________________________________________________ 6. ________________________________________________ 7. ________________________________________________ 8. ________________________________________________ 9. ________________________________________________ 10. ________________________________________________ What could go wrong? Literary Elements 1. Comic Relief – Peter and musicians scene 2. Allusion – reference to historical or literary figure, happening, or event that is meant to enhance the meaning of the story. 3. Dramatic Irony – audience knows more than some of the characters in the play 4. Personification – human characteristics to nonhuman things or objects Act V: “Eyes, look your last! Arms, take your last embrace!” ______________________ _____Revenge is sometimes justifiable. _____Love is blind _____Suicide is never justifiable Literary elements 1. Tragedy 2. Tragic Flaw 3. Irony (Romeo’s opening soliloquy in Act V Scene I) 4. themes Identify scene – explain importance of each to the plot Juliet’s room Public place – streets Ball Capulet’s orchard: Friar Lawrence cell Capulet tomb Strategies to help understand the play a. Read the scene summary b. Use notes in margins c. Keep reading i. Use stage directions ii. Wait to reread d. Learn Shakespearean vocab e. Rearrange sentences (sometimes verb comes before subject) f. Think about the characters g. Interpret figurative language i. Def = h. read passages aloud – it’s a play, meant to be performed i. Make a collage of today using – pictures drawings word Understanding parts Chorus – like narrator a. comments on action b. analyze character decisions c. articulate values and expectations of the audience d. suggests a central theme Count = nobleman Page – person who carries messages and runs errands Friar – member of Catholic religious order Apothecary – druggist Maskers – people wearing masks