Sample essays

Instead of returning home, where does Romeo go after the ball? After the ball, Romeo goes over the wall and […]

What city does the play take place? Verona Who are the families fighting? The Montagues and the Capulets Why are

When the play opens, Romeo is in love with Rosaline Romeo agrees to go to the Capulet’s party because he

rhetorical questions questions used in oration, not meant to be answered chiasmus two pairs of words in ABBA format asyndeton

At the beginning of the scene, why does Benvolio think that there will be a fight? It’s hot outside, and

Animōrum nūlla in terrīs orīgō invenīrī potest. No origin of souls is able to be found on the earth. Nihil

In what city does the play take place? Verona, Italy Why are Romeo and Juliet called “star-cross’d lovers”? They are

Oxymoron Act I, Scene 1 Romeo: “brawling love, loving hate, feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health” Paradox

Why do Sampson and Gregory fight with Montague’s men? They stir up old woes again that occurred in the past

what does mercutio say about blind love? cant hit the mark when juliet appears on her balcony what does romeo