English I Honors—May 19, 2015 Bell work: The feud between the Montagues and the Capulets has continued for a long time. What sorts of longstanding disputes exist today in communities and nations? Why do you think these conflicts are so hard to resolve? Homework: Study for Lesson #9-11 Vocabulary Test on Friday.

Act 1 Discussion Questions 1. Is Romeo in love with Rosaline or is it infatuation? What is the difference? If you had a friend who was in a similar situation to Romeo’s, what advice would you give that person? 2. When Romeo and Juliet meet at the party, they fall in “love at first sight.” Considering their age, is this real love? What is your opinion of “love at first sight”? 3. If the characters were in modern clothing and spoke modern-day English, which characters, situations, and conflicts would seem realistic? Which would not? 4. Romeo seems to be fickle with his affections. First he passionately loves Rosaline and then he passionately loves Juliet. How would you treat Romeo if he were your friend? 5. Is thirteen too young to fall in love? To marry? Is there a minimum age for these things? What would it be and why?

Lesson #9 Vocabulary blighted—v. spoiled, harmed, or destroyed incomprehensible—adj. not able to be understood; not intelligible serene—adj. calm, peaceful and untroubled; tranquil bemused—adj. puzzled, confused, or bewildered. ephemeral—adj. lasting for a very short time ambivalence—n. the state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. lament—v. mourn (a person’s loss or death). nostalgia—n. a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. vibrant—adj. full of energy and enthusiasm. reminiscent—adj. suggesting something by resemblance.

Lesson #10 Vocabulary millennium—n. a period of 1000 years. millipede—n. an arthropod with a lot of legs. millionaire—n. a person whose assets are worth more than one million dollars or more. millefleurs—n. a pattern of flowers and leaves used in tapestry, on porcelain, or in other decorative items millisecond—n. one thousandth of a second. milligram—n. one thousandth of a gram. milliliter—n. one thousandth of a liter mile—n. a unit of linear measure equal to 5,280 feet, or 1,760 yards millimeter—n. one thousandth of a meter. milestone—n. an action or event marking a significant change or stage in development

Lesson #11 Vocabulary tempestuous—adj. very stormy vigorous—adj. strong, healthy, and full of energy. capricious—adj. given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. harmonious—adj. free from disagreement or dissent. illustrious—adj. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements. analogous—adj. comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared. audacious—adj. showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. malicious—adj. characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm. suspicious—adj. causing one to have the idea or impression that something or someone is of questionable, dishonest, or dangerous character or condition. tenacious—adj. tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.

Act 2 Discussion Questions 1. Do you think Romeo and Juliet do the right thing by marrying before anyone can object? Why or why not? 2. What qualities do you look for in friends? Which of these qualities do Benvolio and Mercutio share? Which of the two would you prefer to have as a friend? 3. Romeo and Juliet see each other despite the fact they know their parents would disapprove. Would their relationship have ended differently if they had tried to inform/reason with their respective parents? 4. Juliet is never seen with any friends her own age. If she had a close friend, what would Juliet say to her about Romeo and their relationship?