Question 1: Summarize the main events that occur in Act I.

Answer: The play introduces Verona’s conflict, the street fight, Romeo’s mood, Juliet’s curiosity, and their first meeting at the ball.

Question 2: What themes are introduced in Act I? List at least two.

Answer: Love at first sight, social conflict, fate.

Question 3: Quote the line from Romeo that reflects his feelings about love at the beginning of the act.

Answer: ‘Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night.’

Question 4: Identify a literary device used in Romeo’s quote and explain its effect.

Answer: It uses hyperbole to emphasize Romeo’s overwhelming feelings of love.

Question 5: Describe Juliet's attitude towards her parents' expectations at the start of the play.

Answer: Juliet is obedient and respectful, but she shows curiosity about love and her future.

Question 6: How does the play depict the theme of fate in Act I? Provide an example from the summary.

Answer: The theme of fate is shown through the idea that Romeo and Juliet are destined to meet, as seen in their immediate connection despite family conflict.

Question 7: Analyze the significance of the quotation ‘For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night.’ What does it reveal about Romeo’s character?

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Question 8: Identify and describe the literary device used in Romeo’s line. How does it contribute to the tone of the scene?

Answer: The device is hyperbole, emphasizing Romeo’s intense feelings, which creates a romantic and passionate tone.

Question 9: Based on the scene summary, how do the social conflicts in Verona influence the characters’ actions?

Answer: The families’ feud causes tension and violence, affecting Romeo and Juliet’s love and decisions.

Question 10: Describe how Shakespeare uses language to build tension at the beginning of the play.

Answer: Shakespeare uses vivid imagery, rapid dialogue, and references to violence to create a tense atmosphere.