Copy of Copy of Romeo & Juliet 12/7-12/8 (6/23/2025)
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Vocabulary
1
Read Guillermo’s art review and determine which option best answers the question below.
It was quite an honor to see this venerable artist’s work! The public has admired her great talent for decades, and this critic’s view is no different. I have the highest opinion of her fantastic paintings!
Guillermo says it was an honor to see this venerable artist's work. What does this mean?
Read Guillermo’s art review and determine which option best answers the question below.
It was quite an honor to see this venerable artist’s work! The public has admired her great talent for decades, and this critic’s view is no different. I have the highest opinion of her fantastic paintings!
Guillermo says it was an honor to see this venerable artist's work. What does this mean?
1
Read the letter below and choose the option that best completes this message.
From: The KingTo: The PrinceYour dishonorable actions have embarrassed me! Why would you steal from the poor people of our kingdom? This terrible behavior is not worthy of the crown.
I hope you feel bad about:
Read the letter below and choose the option that best completes this message.
From: The King
To: The Prince
Your dishonorable actions have embarrassed me! Why would you steal from the poor people of our kingdom? This terrible behavior is not worthy of the crown.
I hope you feel bad about:
1
Read the following gossip piece and determine which option best answers the question below.
This popular actor is infamous! He’s as famous for getting into trouble as he is for starring in hit movies. His reputation is so terrible that directors have started refusing to give him work.
This popular actor is infamous. What does this mean?
Read the following gossip piece and determine which option best answers the question below.
This popular actor is infamous! He’s as famous for getting into trouble as he is for starring in hit movies. His reputation is so terrible that directors have started refusing to give him work.
This popular actor is infamous. What does this mean?
1
Read Tina’s review and determine which option best answers the question below.
Meal: Spare Rib SandwichMy Take: This meal was certainly laudable! I can honestly say that this was the best rib sandwich I’ve ever eaten! It deserves a great review. Everyone should come to this restaurant and order this amazing sandwich!
What does Tina mean when she says this meal is laudable?
Read Tina’s review and determine which option best answers the question below.
Meal: Spare Rib Sandwich
My Take: This meal was certainly laudable! I can honestly say that this was the best rib sandwich I’ve ever eaten! It deserves a great review. Everyone should come to this restaurant and order this amazing sandwich!
What does Tina mean when she says this meal is laudable?
1
Read the exchange between Steve and one of his readers, and choose the option that best answers the question below.
Dear Steve,I cheated on a test. Now, I feel guilty about my dishonorable actions. I want to tell my teacher that I’m very sorry, but I don’t know how.What should I do?Sad Student
Dear Sad Student,Cheating is a bad thing to do, but it’s not unforgiveable. Just be honest with your teacher. You’ll be able to feel proud of yourself again once you tell him.Sincerely,Steve
Sad Student feels guilty about her dishonorable actions. What does this mean?
Read the exchange between Steve and one of his readers, and choose the option that best answers the question below.
Dear Steve,
I cheated on a test. Now, I feel guilty about my dishonorable actions. I want to tell my teacher that I’m very sorry, but I don’t know how.
What should I do?
Sad Student
Dear Sad Student,
Cheating is a bad thing to do, but it’s not unforgiveable. Just be honest with your teacher. You’ll be able to feel proud of yourself again once you tell him.
Sincerely,
Steve
Sad Student feels guilty about her dishonorable actions. What does this mean?
1
Read this excerpt from The Beginner Zombie’s Handbook and determine which option best answers the question below.
From Chapter 20, “Zombie Pride”Of course zombies are infamous! They’ve earned their reputation by eating humans. Naturally, people think this is a terrible thing to do! If you want to be famous for doing good things instead, you’re going to have to change your eating habits!
Zombies are infamous. What does this mean?
Read this excerpt from The Beginner Zombie’s Handbook and determine which option best answers the question below.
From Chapter 20, “Zombie Pride”
Of course zombies are infamous! They’ve earned their reputation by eating humans. Naturally, people think this is a terrible thing to do! If you want to be famous for doing good things instead, you’re going to have to change your eating habits!
Zombies are infamous. What does this mean?
1
Elizabeth Bishop was an American poet writing in the 1900s. She has many admirers; here is a letter from one of them. Use your vocabulary skills to figure out the meaning of a word in this letter.
Dear Ms. Bishop,Your work is highly laudable. You deserve all the awards you’ve received for your poems. They are truly brilliant! Thank you for the honor of reading your wonderful work!Sincerely,Jason McKibbon
Ms. Bishop’s work is laudable. What does this mean?
Elizabeth Bishop was an American poet writing in the 1900s. She has many admirers; here is a letter from one of them. Use your vocabulary skills to figure out the meaning of a word in this letter.
Dear Ms. Bishop,
Your work is highly laudable. You deserve all the awards you’ve received for your poems. They are truly brilliant! Thank you for the honor of reading your wonderful work!
Sincerely,
Jason McKibbon
Ms. Bishop’s work is laudable. What does this mean?
1
Read the status update of this oversharer below, and pick which hashtag best fits the status.
@oneofthepeople: Today I saw our venerable mayor speak. Now, I understand why people admire him so much. He has earned the high opinion people have of him. He does so much for our town!
Which hashtag describes venerable in this status?
Read the status update of this oversharer below, and pick which hashtag best fits the status.
@oneofthepeople: Today I saw our venerable mayor speak. Now, I understand why people admire him so much. He has earned the high opinion people have of him. He does so much for our town!
Which hashtag describes venerable in this status?
Balcony Scene
1
Who are the characters in the scene?
Who are the characters in the scene?
The Balcony Scene
Act 2, Scene 2, Lines 2-34
ROMEO
2 But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?
3 It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.
4 Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,
5 Who is already sick and pale with grief
6 That thou, her maid, art far more fair than she.
7 Be not her maid, since she is envious;
8 Her vestal livery is but sick and green,
9 And none but fools do wear it; cast it off.
10 It is my lady, O, it is my love!
11 O that she knew she were!
12 She speaks, yet she says nothing; what of that?
13 Her eye discourses, I will answer it.
14 I am too bold, ’tis not to me she speaks.
15 Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven,
16 Having some business, do entreat her eyes
17 To twinkle in their spheres till they return.
18 What if her eyes were there, they in her head?
19 The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars,
20 As daylight doth a lamp; her eyes in heaven
21 Would through the airy region stream so bright
22 That birds would sing and think it were not night.
23 See how she leans her cheek upon her hand!
24 O that I were a glove upon that hand,
25 That I might touch that cheek!
JULIET
26 Ay me!
ROMEO
27 She speaks!
28 O, speak again, bright angel, for thou art
29 As glorious to this night, being o’er my head,
30 As is a winged messenger of heaven
31 Unto the white-upturned wond’ring eyes
32 Of mortals that fall back to gaze on him,
33 When he bestrides the lazy puffing clouds,
34 And sails upon the bosom of the air.
1
What is Romeo's metaphor for Juliet in line 3?
What is Romeo's metaphor for Juliet in line 3?
4
Select four words or pharses Romeo uses to refer to Juliet in lines 2-6.
Select four words or pharses Romeo uses to refer to Juliet in lines 2-6.
But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?
It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.
Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,
Who is already sick and pale with grief
That thou, her maid, art far more fair than she.
1
In line 3, why does Romeo call his vision of Juliet on the balcony "the east"?
In line 3, why does Romeo call his vision of Juliet on the balcony "the east"?
1
Why might Romeo address Juliet as "fair sun" in line 4?
Why might Romeo address Juliet as "fair sun" in line 4?
1
Of whom is the moon envious in line 4?
Of whom is the moon envious in line 4?
1
Why is the moon “sick and pale with grief” in line 5?
Why is the moon “sick and pale with grief” in line 5?
1
What idea about Juliet does Romeo’s metaphor suggest in line 6?
What idea about Juliet does Romeo’s metaphor suggest in line 6?
2
Which of Juliet's qualities does Romeo emphasize when comparing her to the sun? (2-3)
Which of Juliet's qualities does Romeo emphasize when comparing her to the sun? (2-3)
2
Using those qualities, come up with a metaphor of your own that Romeo might use to describe Juliet.
Using those qualities, come up with a metaphor of your own that Romeo might use to describe Juliet.
4
Drag the answers to the following questions about Romeo’s extended metaphor.
In line 3, why does Romeo call his vision of Juliet on the balcony "the east"? _________________________________
Why might Romeo address Juliet as "fair sun" in line 4? ________________________________________
Why is the moon "sick and pale with grief" in line 5? _________________________________________________
What idea about Juliet does Romeo's metaphor suggest in line 6? ___________________________________________
Other Answer Choices:
This is another word for beautiful.
Juliet is more beautiful than the mood
She is jealous because the sun is beautiful.
This is where the sun rises.
Balcony Scene Part II
The Balcony Scene
Act 2, Scene 2, Lines 35-61
JULIET
35 O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?
36 Deny thy father and refuse thy name;
37 Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love,
38 And I’ll no longer be a Capulet.
ROMEO
(Aside.)
39 Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this?
JULIET
40 ’Tis but thy name that is my enemy;
41 Thou art thyself, though not a Montague.
42 What’s Montague? It is nor hand nor foot,
43 Nor arm nor face, nor any other part
44 Belonging to a man. O, be some other name!
45 What’s in a name? That which we call a rose
46 By any other word would smell as sweet;
47 So Romeo would, were he not Romeo call’d,
48 Retain that dear perfection which he owes
49 Without that title. Romeo, doff thy name,
50 And for thy name, which is no part of thee,
51 Take all myself.
ROMEO
52 I take thee at thy word.
53 Call me but love, and I’ll be new baptiz’d;
54 Henceforth I never will be Romeo.
JULIET
55 What man art thou that thus bescreen’d in night
56 So stumblest on my counsel?
ROMEO
57 By a name
58 I know not how to tell thee who I am.
59 My name, dear saint, is hateful to myself,
60 Because it is an enemy to thee;
61 Had I it written, I would tear the word.
1
Put into your own words: “Deny thy father and refuse thy name" (36).
Put into your own words: “Deny thy father and refuse thy name" (36).
1
Put into your own words: “That which we call a rose / By any other word would smell as sweet” (45–46).
Put into your own words: “That which we call a rose / By any other word would smell as sweet” (45–46).
3
If Romeo gave up his name, would all of his and Juliet's problems be solved? (Your answer should use your APE strategy and be at least 100 words.)
If Romeo gave up his name, would all of his and Juliet's problems be solved? (Your answer should use your APE strategy and be at least 100 words.)
2
Imagine a student is writing an argument about why Juliet thinks Romeo can change his name without harm. Match each piece of evidence with the claim it best supports.
CLAIM: Juliet does not believe that Romeo's name is an essential part of him. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CLAIM: Juliet believes Romeo could change his name and still be the same person. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Other Answer Choices:
Evidence: "It is nor hand nor foot, / Nor arm nor face, nor any other part / Belonging to a man." (42-44)
Evidence: "That which we call a rose / By any other word would smell as sweet; / So Romeo would, were he not Romeo call'd, / Retain that dear perfection which he owes/ Without that title." (45-49)
2
Imagine another Capulet heard Juliet's arguments. What might he or she say to counter, or argue against, her claims?
Imagine another Capulet heard Juliet's arguments. What might he or she say to counter, or argue against, her claims?
Homework
ROMEO
2 But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?
3 It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.
4 Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,
5 Who is already sick and pale with grief
6 That thou, her maid, art far more fair than she.
7 Be not her maid, since she is envious;
8 Her vestal livery is but sick and green,
9 And none but fools do wear it; cast it off.
10 It is my lady, O, it is my love!
11 O that she knew she were!
12 She speaks, yet she says nothing; what of that?
13 Her eye discourses, I will answer it.
14 I am too bold, ’tis not to me she speaks.
15 Two of the fairest stars in all the heaven,
16 Having some business, do entreat her eyes
17 To twinkle in their spheres till they return.
18 What if her eyes were there, they in her head?
19 The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars,
20 As daylight doth a lamp; her eyes in heaven
21 Would through the airy region stream so bright
22 That birds would sing and think it were not night.
23 See how she leans her cheek upon her hand!
24 O that I were a glove upon that hand,
25 That I might touch that cheek!
JULIET
26 Ay me!
ROMEO
27 She speaks!
28 O, speak again, bright angel, for thou art
29 As glorious to this night, being o’er my head,
30 As is a winged messenger of heaven
31 Unto the white-upturned wond’ring eyes
32 Of mortals that fall back to gaze on him,
33 When he bestrides the lazy puffing clouds,
34 And sails upon the bosom of the air.
Required
4
Determine if the following statements are true or false.
Romeo compares Juliet to the sun. __________
Romeo thinks Juliet's eyes are brighter than the stars. __________
Romeo waits for Juliet to come down from the balcony. __________
Romeo wishes he were a glove on Juliet's hand. __________
Required
1
As he speaks his lines, what is Romeo doing?
As he speaks his lines, what is Romeo doing?
Required
1
Drag the phrase that best completes the statement.
Romeo says the moon ___________________
Other Answer Choices:
is bright and full.
is as beautiful as Juliet.
envies Juliet.
should cast off her "vestal livery."
Required
1
Which of the following best explains Romeo’s reaction after Juliet speaks?
Which of the following best explains Romeo’s reaction after Juliet speaks?
JULIET
35 O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?
36 Deny thy father and refuse thy name;
37 Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love,
38 And I’ll no longer be a Capulet.
ROMEO
(Aside.)
39 Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this?
JULIET
40 ’Tis but thy name that is my enemy;
41 Thou art thyself, though not a Montague.
42 What’s Montague? It is nor hand nor foot,
43 Nor arm nor face, nor any other part
44 Belonging to a man. O, be some other name!
45 What’s in a name? That which we call a rose
46 By any other word would smell as sweet;
47 So Romeo would, were he not Romeo call’d,
48 Retain that dear perfection which he owes
49 Without that title. Romeo, doff thy name,
50 And for thy name, which is no part of thee,
51 Take all myself.
ROMEO
52 I take thee at thy word.
53 Call me but love, and I’ll be new baptiz’d;
54 Henceforth I never will be Romeo.
JULIET
55 What man art thou that thus bescreen’d in night
56 So stumblest on my counsel?
ROMEO
57 By a name
58 I know not how to tell thee who I am.
59 My name, dear saint, is hateful to myself,
60 Because it is an enemy to thee;
61 Had I it written, I would tear the word.
Required
1
What does Juliet ask of Romeo?
What does Juliet ask of Romeo?
Required
1
What does Juliet think about roses?
What does Juliet think about roses?
Required
1
Romeo says the name Montague
Romeo says the name Montague
Required
1
To honor Juliet’s request, what would Romeo like to do?
To honor Juliet’s request, what would Romeo like to do?