Today we finally get to start studying "Romeo and Juliet".
While I am doing the last of the classic book talks I want you to begin working on the compendium That is on the Teacher's desk.
Here are some of the documents:
General
Words -Some basic information about Shakespeare's language
Common Shakespeare terms- more general language information
Figurative language- some of the devices Shakespeare uses to enrichen his plays
What did he say? Test your own knowledge of Shakespeare's words having read through the information about his language
Punny guy! The classic Shakespeare device for providing verbal humour (N.B. This is a pdf file!)
Romeo and Juliet
This list of links provides more information than you will ever need
A taste of things to come- Act I Scene 1 (first part in original text and modern text).
Here are the study questions for Act I
1. What is the setting for the play?
2. What scene of conflict opens the action of the play?
3. Which character tries to stop the fighting among the servants?
4. Which character is aggressive and eager to fight?
5. What warning does the Prince give to anyone who breaks the peace again?
6. Who has asked for Juliet's hand in marriage?
7. How old is Juliet?
8. In what state of mind is Romeo when we first see him in the play?
9. Explain how Romeo finds out about the Capulet ball?
10. How does Benvolio try to remedy Romeo's love sickness?
We shall go through Act I on Monday. By then you should know the answers!
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