Romeo and Juliet Terminology

Basic Terminology & Review kin/kinsman: family member; relative kin/kinsman: family member; relative foreshadow: a hint or clue in the text that indicates what will happen later in the story foreshadow: a hint or clue in the text that indicates what will happen later in the story pun: a humorous word or phrase used to suggest multiple meanings (a play on words) pun: a humorous word or phrase used to suggest multiple meanings (a play on words)

Ultimatum A final demand, one whose rejection will end with a consequence A final demand, one whose rejection will end with a consequence In the Prince’s speech after the brawl where his citizens showed their “pernicious behavior,” he gave the two families an ultimatum. What was his ultimatum? Provide the quote and the analysis. In the Prince’s speech after the brawl where his citizens showed their “pernicious behavior,” he gave the two families an ultimatum. What was his ultimatum? Provide the quote and the analysis.

Oxymoron A contradiction in words or a statement. A contradiction in words or a statement. Review Romeo’s speech after he notices the fight that occurred earlier between his family and the Capulets. He makes a series of oxymorons. List these examples he provides and what he may mean through his listing of oxymorons—why the use of oxymorons. Review Romeo’s speech after he notices the fight that occurred earlier between his family and the Capulets. He makes a series of oxymorons. List these examples he provides and what he may mean through his listing of oxymorons—why the use of oxymorons.

Dramatic Dialogue Cues Soliloquy: a lengthy speech that reveals the speaker’s personal thoughts—inner dialogue—stream of thoughts in a character’s head; this is usually performed solo by an actor Soliloquy: a lengthy speech that reveals the speaker’s personal thoughts—inner dialogue—stream of thoughts in a character’s head; this is usually performed solo by an actor Monologue: a lengthy speech given by a character, usually to the audience or other characters in the play Monologue: a lengthy speech given by a character, usually to the audience or other characters in the play

Foil foil: a character who serves as a contrast to emphasize opposing traits in another character foil: a character who serves as a contrast to emphasize opposing traits in another character Analyze the types of foils we see in the play Analyze the types of foils we see in the play

Paradox: a situation/statement which seems contradictory, but nevertheless is true Paradox: a situation/statement which seems contradictory, but nevertheless is true Ex: The doctor needs to have surgery. Ex: The doctor needs to have surgery. Irony: the opposite of what you expect (in meaning or situation); unexpected Irony: the opposite of what you expect (in meaning or situation); unexpected Ex: George spouts hatred for all women. Then he falls in love with a woman. Ex: George spouts hatred for all women. Then he falls in love with a woman.

Dramatic Irony The contrast between what a character knows and what the reader/audience knows The contrast between what a character knows and what the reader/audience knows Explain the current dramatic irony in the play Explain the current dramatic irony in the play

Subtext Thoughts we imagine the character to have while they speak, which may be different from what another character expects Thoughts we imagine the character to have while they speak, which may be different from what another character expects (What they may really be thinking!)