1. To investigate the use and purpose of figurative and literal language
Act 3, Scenes 1 & 2
To investigate the use and purpose of figurative and literal language

2. Act 3, Scene 1: Acting Parts
Prince
Benvolio
Lady Capulet
Montague
Quick Questions:
Why does Lady Capulet demand Romeo’s death?
What does the Prince offer her instead as punishment for Tybalt’s death?

3. Act 3 Scene 2: Acting Parts
Juliet
Nurse
In this scene, Shakespeare uses a range of imagery (metaphors & similes) in Juliet’s speeches to convey her frustrated and confused feelings. In groups, look at the following parts of Juliet’s speech:
Group 1: Lines 1- 31
Group 2: Lines 44 – 68
Group 3: Lines 73 – 95
Group 4: Lines

4. Literal & Figurative Language
“I couldn’t get out of bed.”
Literal: I physically could not get out of my bed.
Figurative: I was exhausted, and couldn’t gather the strength to get out of bed.
Read through your section of the scene and highlight any examples of similes & metaphors.
Explain both the literal and figurative meanings of each quotation.

5. Writing about Language
Choose one simile and one metaphor from the scene.
Copy the quotations and answer the following:
What does it mean?
Why has it been used?
What is the effect on the audience?