ROMEO AND JULIET: Act II Reading and Study Guide
I. VOCABULARY: Be able to define the following words and understand them when they appear
in the play.
cunning __
having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
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vile
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extremely unpleasant.
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predominant ____
present as the strongest or main element.:
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unwieldy ___
difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
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II. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term and apply each term to the play.
analogy: ___
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or
clarification.
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Example: ____________________________________________________
imagery: __
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
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irony:__
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically
for humorous or emphatic effect.
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Example: ________________________________________________________
I.
dramatic irony ___
when we know something the character doesnt
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Example: ________________________________________________________
