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Rewriting Romeo and Juliet Prologue

Rewrite each line of the prologue and replace it with modern everyday English.

Get with another group to complete the next part of this assignment Get with another group to complete the next part of this assignment. Answer the following questions on a sheet of paper. Did you use similar words? Which parts of the prologue did you find difficult to translate? From your two attempts, choose words and phrases you all think work best , and write one fantastic prologue for the large group. Do this on the sheet of paper I provide for you.

Notes: 1. Iambic Pentameter: *Has 10 syllables per line. It is a way of writing poetry. Here is an example of a line of poetry that is written in Iambic Pentameter: The which if you with patient ears attend Count the syllables on your fingers.

Iambic Pentameter in the Prologue Let’s read the prologue line by line and count the syllables as we read.

So, how many syllables are in a line if it is written in Iambic Pentameter? 10 What is a Sonnet?

So, a sonnet has how many lines???? Wait…. So, a sonnet has how many lines???? * 14 A sonnet is written in iambic pentameter? *yes!

Example of a Sonnet William Shakespeare How many lines does this sonnet contain? Is it written in Iambic Pentameter? Does it rhyme? What is its rhyme scheme? A B A B C D C D E F E F G G

Now let’s look at the Prologue one more time. Does it rhyme? Does it have the same structure as a sonnet? Is it written in iambic pentameter? Discuss the conflict that is presented in this prologue.

Get out a new sheet of paper and write your name on it. Then, label it: Who, What, When, and Where. With your group, you are going to individually draw 4 boxes and write down all the Whos, the Whats, the Whens, and the Wheres from the Prologue. Do this inside each box. Who What When Where

Now, let’s check it. Here are some possible answers.