Romeo & Juliet: Act-by-Act Analysis
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A worksheet covering Romeo & Juliet with an emphasis on act-by-act analysis, designed for GCSE students. It includes summaries, contextual notes, and exam-style questions to develop understanding of key themes, language, and dramatic techniques.
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Romeo & Juliet: Act-by-Act Analysis
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Introduction and Scene Summary
In Act I of Romeo & Juliet, the play opens in Verona, with a street brawl between servants of the Montague and Capulet families. Prince Escalus intervenes to restore order, warning of severe consequences for future violence. Romeo, a Montague, is melancholic because he is unrequited in love with Rosaline. Meanwhile, Paris seeks Juliet's hand in marriage, but Lord Capulet is cautious, suggesting Juliet is too young. The Capulet's household prepares for the upcoming feast where Paris hopes to woo Juliet. The scene shifts to a conversation between Romeo and his friend Mercutio, who mock Romeo's love-sickness. The act culminates in the Capulet's masked ball, where Romeo encounters Juliet for the first time, leading to instant attraction. This scene sets key themes: love and conflict, fate, and societal expectations. Understanding these elements is crucial to analysing the play’s dramatic tension and character development.
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Question 1
Answer briefly in 1-2 sentences.
1.
What is the main conflict introduced in Act I?
[2 marks]C
Question 2
Identify the dramatic technique used in the Prince's warning.
1.
What technique does Shakespeare use when the Prince issues a warning about violence? (e.g., metaphor, caesura, hyperbole)
Aa) Hyperbole
Bb) Caesura
Cc) Irony
Dd) Alliteration
D
Question 3
Explain the significance of Romeo's melancholy in the context of the play.
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Why is Romeo's sadness important for understanding his character and the theme of love?
[3 marks]E
Question 4
Identify the imagery used when describing Juliet's youth.
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Find and quote a phrase that illustrates Juliet's youthfulness.
[2 marks]F
Question 5
Discuss the role of the masked ball scene in the development of the plot.
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In your own words, explain how the masked ball advances the love story and introduces dramatic tension.
[8 marks]G
Question 6
Identify the dramatic device used when Romeo first sees Juliet and instantly falls in love.
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What dramatic device is demonstrated by Romeo’s immediate love at first sight?
Aa) Foreshadowing
Bb) Irony
Cc) Dramatic irony
Dd) Instantaneous love / love at first sight
H
Question 7
Select the quote that best illustrates Juliet’s initial attitude towards marriage.
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Which phrase reflects Juliet’s cautious view on marriage at the start?
Aa) ‘It is an honour I dream not of’
Bb) ‘My only love sprung from my only hate’
Cc) ‘Too quickly winners of your hearts’
Dd) ‘O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright’
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Question 8
Reflect on the themes introduced in Act I and their relevance today.
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Write a brief paragraph discussing how themes like love and conflict from Act I resonate with modern society.
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