Act II Assessment Instructions Pick one of these characters: Friar Laurence, Nurse, Mercutio, Romeo, Juliet Answer this prompt: How does Shakespeare use literary elements to show important character traits about the character you’ve selected? Write an 11-sentence paragraph using 3 different literary elements with a properly cited quote to show each one, and clear explanation about what the quote reveals about the character.

Reminders for what your paragraph should include: TS: Name of text, author, character, and personality trait established in Act II. (Think descriptive adjectives.) CDs: transition for plot context into quotes from Act II. Remember an in-text citation for each quote. CMs: identify what literary device is demonstrated in the quote and how that supports your understanding of the character trait. Also explain how that character’s personality/trait is important to the play’s plot or theme. CS: wraps up the analysis of character with reflection.