Romeo & Juliet Prologue Analysis Worksheet
English
Year 9
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the analysis of the Prologue of Romeo & Juliet, designed for Year 9 students to develop their understanding of poetic techniques and thematic interpretation.
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Romeo & Juliet Prologue Analysis Worksheet
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Introduction and Context
The Prologue of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet provides a condensed overview of the play’s central themes of love, conflict, fate, and tragedy. It is written in a sonnet form, consisting of 14 lines with a strict rhyme scheme. The Chorus introduces the setting in Verona and hints at the conflict between two noble families, the Montagues and Capulets, which leads to tragic consequences. The Prologue also foreshadows the tragic fate of the young lovers, emphasising that their deaths will ultimately end the family feud. Key phrases such as 'star-crossed lovers' and 'death-marked love' highlight the themes of destiny and inevitable tragedy. The language is poetic, using imagery and metaphor to evoke the intensity and inevitability of the story’s events. This opening sets the tone for the entire play and invites the audience to consider the power of fate and the destructive potential of longstanding conflicts.
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Summarise the main themes introduced in the Prologue in two sentences.
[2 marks]2.
What poetic form is used in the Prologue? Name one feature of this form.
[2 marks]B
Poetic Techniques in the Prologue
Read the excerpt from the Prologue below and answer the questions about the poetic techniques used.
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Identify a poetic technique used in this extract and explain its effect.
[3 marks]2.
What is the significance of the word ‘fatal’ in this context?
[2 marks]C
Foreshadowing and Themes
Discuss how the language in the Prologue hints at the tragic outcome of the story.
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Explain how the phrase ‘death-mark’d love’ contributes to the theme of tragedy.
[2 marks]D
Analytical Writing
Write a short essay (about 150-200 words) analysing how Shakespeare uses poetic form and language to set the tone in the Prologue.
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In your essay, consider the use of metre, rhyme scheme, imagery, and foreshadowing.
[10 marks]E
Creative Response
Imagine you are the Chorus delivering the Prologue. Write a modernised version of the opening lines in a poetic style, ensuring to include the themes of love and conflict.
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Create a 10-line poem that captures the essence of the original Prologue, using modern language while maintaining the themes.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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