Romeo & Juliet - Themes: Love
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GCSE
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Romeo & Juliet - Themes: Love
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Scene Summary and Context
In Act 1, Scene 5 of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, the young lovers meet at the Capulet's ball. Juliet's initial innocence contrasts with Romeo's passionate pursuit. Their dialogue is characterised by poetic beauty and emotional intensity, as they express their feelings through metaphorical language. For example, Juliet refers to Romeo as a 'pilgrim', symbolising a spiritual journey. This scene sets the stage for the tragic love story, highlighting the power of love amidst societal conflict. The language used reflects the intensity of their emotions, with phrases like 'my only love sprung from my only hate' encapsulating the complex duality of love and hate present throughout the play.
1.
Identify and explain the metaphor used by Juliet when she calls Romeo a 'pilgrim'.
[2 marks]2.
What does the phrase 'my only love sprung from my only hate' reveal about Juliet's feelings?
[2 marks]B
Literary Technique Identification
The dialogue between Romeo and Juliet is rich with poetic devices. For example, Juliet's words 'My bounty is as boundless as the sea' employ hyperbole to emphasise her love, while Romeo's 'O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright' employs metaphor to describe Juliet's radiant beauty.
1.
Identify the metaphor in Romeo's line about Juliet and explain its effect.
[2 marks]2.
Find an example of hyperbole in the passage and describe its purpose.
[2 marks]C
Creative Writing Prompt
Imagine you are Juliet, expressing your feelings of love in a poetic monologue. Write a short poem (up to 20 lines) using at least two poetic devices discussed earlier.
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Write a poetic monologue from Juliet's perspective expressing her love for Romeo. Include at least two poetic devices such as metaphor, hyperbole, or personification.
D
Language and Word Choice Analysis
Choose a line from the scene summary and analyse the language used to convey love. Focus on word choice and tone.
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Analyse the imagery in Juliet's description of Romeo as 'a dove that coos and flies high'. What feelings does this evoke?
[2 marks]E
Stylistic Devices in Romantic Language
Identify the stylistic devices in the following phrase from the summary: 'The language used reflects the intensity of their emotions.'
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What stylistic device is present in the phrase 'reflects the intensity of their emotions'? Explain its purpose.
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