New Media 10 -Dec. 11

-final test for this unit is this Thursday.

answer the following questions

Act 4: Scene 5

1. What is the main dramatic irony of this scene?
2. How does Capulet personify death?
3. Why would the scene with Peter be interjected at this point?
4. Of the four persons who mourn for the death of Juliet, which one appears to be the most sincere in his or her grief?

Act 5: Scene 1

1. What premonition does Romeo have?
2. What news does Balthasar bring to Romeo?
3. What does Romeo plan to do once he hears Balthasar’s news? Explain in detail.
4. Give an example of irony from Romeo’s opening lines.
5. From this scene, give an example of
   1. simile
   2. metaphor

Scene 2

1. What is Friar John’s explanation for not being able to deliver
2. Friar Laurence’s letter to Romeo? Explain how this adds to the suspense of the play.
3. What does Friar Laurence plan to do?
4. Give an example of oxymoron from this scene.