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Shakespeare Intro
Introduction to Shakespesare
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English
9th Grade
12/11/2012

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It's not like other romances.
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What did tragedy, the most "elevated dramatic genre" traditionally deal with?
Definition
The fall of great men
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What is "Part of the Chorus's job"?
Definition
To get the audiece to listen patiently
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Romeo and Juliet aren't defined as a son or daughter, boy or girl- but as what?
Definition
star-crossed lovers
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Besides being non-nobel, nonlegendary lovers, what other 3 reasons exist that might have "alienated the sympathies" of London playgoers?
Definition

1. Married at a young age(secret marriage)

 2. Associate with Catholisism                       

3. Sacroligious act of suicide                        

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Romeo and Juliet find that "romantic intimacy" gives them a chance to do what?
Definition
To challange their romantic identities
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How does Shakespeare "enlist our simpathies" When depicting Romeo and Juliet?
Definition
Love as a force for change in a violent society
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Paradox
Definition
A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that could be investigated to possibly be proven as true.
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What are 3 paradoxical phrases that Romeo uses to express both joy and sorrow?
Definition

1. Bright Smoke

2. Cold Fire       

3. Sick in health

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What does Romeo's father worry about as it concerns his son?
Definition
That his son will not grow up to be a young man.
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what is an oxymoron?
Definition
A figure of speech where contradictory terms appear in the word.
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There is lots of imagery related to A and B in Romeo and Juliet's first encounter- but, there is also plenty of mutual C and D involved as well.
Definition

A= Death

B= Hatred

C= Risk

D=Sacrifice

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What was Romeo's view of love before Juliet?

 

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He was in love with the feeling of love.
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In general, Juliet appears to demonstrate more of which two qualities than Romeo?
Definition
Emotional maturity and courage
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What four "episodes" are to precede her arranged marriage to Paris?
Definition

1. Consoltation:groom approaches father

2. Persuasion: He persuades the father

3. Dispute: Negotiation

4. Courship:Dates and then marriage

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