BECAUSE Because is a connecting word—it connects two related thoughts. Think of it this way— beCAUSE is a word that has to do with CAUSE and EFFECT. BECAUSE A happened, B happened. Or A happened BECAUSE B happened. A sentence that says “Because A happened” is incomplete—because it only gives half of the information!

What does Romeo refer to Juliet as in the second line of his opening monologue? Romeo refers to Juliet as _____________ in his opening monologue.

Why does Romeo say that the moon is “sick and pale with grief”? Romeo says this because ____________________.

“Oh Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name, Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, and I’ll no longer be a Capulet.” If the original translation is in the first person (“I” statements), then your translation should be too! _______________________________ “Oh Romeo, Romeo! Why are you called Romeo? Turn your back on your family and refuse your name. If you won’t do that, then be my husband, and I’ll no longer be a Capulet!”

Why does Romeo say “Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this”? What might be his reasons for staying quiet, and not letting Juliet know that he is there yet? Romeo says this because _______________.

“That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” “If we called a rose by any other name, it would still smell as sweet.” Names don’t matter! It is WHO you are that matters, not what your name is!

Though she cannot see him, how does Juliet know that it is Romeo who is speaking? (Look for the line that begins “My ears have not yet…”) Juliet knows it is Romeo speaking because _______________________.

How did Romeo claim that he leapt over the walls of the Capulet garden? Romeo claimed he leapt using ______________________.

Why doesn’t Juliet want Romeo to swear by the moon? Juliet doesn’t want him to swear by the moon because _______________.

Why does Juliet say that she has “no joy of this contract tonight”? She says this because _____________________.

What plan do Romeo and Juliet make? (Please be as specific as you can be!) Romeo and Juliet plan to _________________.

Why do you think that Juliet says goodnight, but keeps coming back out on the balcony? I think that Juliet says goodnight but keeps returning because _______________.

How would you describe the mood and attitude of each character? Why? Defend your position! I would describe Juliet’s mood as ______________. Romeo can be described as ______________.