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What poetic device involves giving human characteristics to inanimate objects?
What poetic device involves giving human characteristics to inanimate objects?
A simile is a direct comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'.
A simile is a direct comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'.
True (A)
What event sparks the conflict in 'Romeo and Juliet'?
What event sparks the conflict in 'Romeo and Juliet'?
A street fight between the Montagues and Capulets.
A(n) ______ is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
A(n) ______ is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
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Match the following characters from 'Romeo and Juliet' with their descriptions:
Match the following characters from 'Romeo and Juliet' with their descriptions:
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Which poetic device is used when the author expresses a character’s feelings through their surroundings?
Which poetic device is used when the author expresses a character’s feelings through their surroundings?
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The final act of 'Romeo and Juliet' ends in reconciliation between the Montagues and Capulets.
The final act of 'Romeo and Juliet' ends in reconciliation between the Montagues and Capulets.
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What potion does Juliet take to fake her death?
What potion does Juliet take to fake her death?
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In Romeo and Juliet, who is the Prince of Verona, related to Mercutio and Paris?
In Romeo and Juliet, who is the Prince of Verona, related to Mercutio and Paris?
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What is the name of the servant who delivers a letter to Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, but fails to deliver it due to an unforeseen circumstance?
What is the name of the servant who delivers a letter to Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, but fails to deliver it due to an unforeseen circumstance?
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In Speak, Melinda Sordino's father is a supportive and understanding parent who helps her cope with her trauma.
In Speak, Melinda Sordino's father is a supportive and understanding parent who helps her cope with her trauma.
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In Speak, ______ is Melinda’s biology lab partner who shows genuine concern and support for her.
In Speak, ______ is Melinda’s biology lab partner who shows genuine concern and support for her.
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Match the character with their primary role in Speak:
Match the character with their primary role in Speak:
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Which character in Romeo and Juliet can be described as impulsive, romantic, and tragic, often acting without considering the consequences?
Which character in Romeo and Juliet can be described as impulsive, romantic, and tragic, often acting without considering the consequences?
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In Speak, Melinda’s art teacher, Mr. Freeman, is a key character who helps her find a way to communicate her emotional struggles.
In Speak, Melinda’s art teacher, Mr. Freeman, is a key character who helps her find a way to communicate her emotional struggles.
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What is the name of the group of girls in Speak who focus on community service and social causes, and who Heather tries to join but eventually gets excluded from?
What is the name of the group of girls in Speak who focus on community service and social causes, and who Heather tries to join but eventually gets excluded from?
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In Romeo and Juliet, who is Juliet’s cousin who is known for his hot temper and loyalty to the Capulet name?
In Romeo and Juliet, who is Juliet’s cousin who is known for his hot temper and loyalty to the Capulet name?
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In Romeo and Juliet, the play explores various types of love, which include romantic love, familial love, and ______ love.
In Romeo and Juliet, the play explores various types of love, which include romantic love, familial love, and ______ love.
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Melinda Sordino's trauma is caused by an accident, which leads to her isolation from her peers in Speak.
Melinda Sordino's trauma is caused by an accident, which leads to her isolation from her peers in Speak.
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In Romeo and Juliet, who is the wise and compassionate Franciscan friar who secretly marries Romeo and Juliet, but ultimately becomes involved in the play's tragic events?
In Romeo and Juliet, who is the wise and compassionate Franciscan friar who secretly marries Romeo and Juliet, but ultimately becomes involved in the play's tragic events?
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Which character in Speak is portrayed as a popular and seemingly oblivious friend of Melinda who later becomes part of the popular crowd and distances herself from Melinda?
Which character in Speak is portrayed as a popular and seemingly oblivious friend of Melinda who later becomes part of the popular crowd and distances herself from Melinda?
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In Romeo and Juliet, the phrase “star-crossed lovers” suggests that the characters’ fates are ______ from the beginning.
In Romeo and Juliet, the phrase “star-crossed lovers” suggests that the characters’ fates are ______ from the beginning.
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In Speak, the 'Popular Girls' are portrayed as compassionate and understanding towards Melinda after she experiences trauma.
In Speak, the 'Popular Girls' are portrayed as compassionate and understanding towards Melinda after she experiences trauma.
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Study Notes
Poetic Devices
- Allusion: An indirect reference to a familiar literary passage, person, event, or idea.
- Hyperbole: Exaggeration.
- Imagery: Vivid language that creates mental images.
- Simile: Direct comparison using "like" or "as."
- Stanza: A grouping of lines in a poem.
- Metaphor: A comparison where one thing is said to be another.
- Pathetic Fallacy: When the author uses nature to reflect the characters' feelings.
- Personification: Giving human qualities to non-human things.
- Oxymoron: A phrase combining contradictory terms.
Romeo and Juliet
- Plot Summary (Act 1-5): Feuding families, romance, secret marriage, tragic misunderstandings, and deaths leading to reconciliation.
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Characters:
- Protagonists: Romeo & Juliet
- Montagues (Romeo's family): Lord & Lady Montague, Benvolio, Mercutio
- Capulets (Juliet's family): Lord & Lady Capulet, Tybalt, Nurse, Paris
- Supporting Characters: Friar Lawrence, Friar John, Balthasar, the Prince of Verona
- Key Themes: Love, Fate, Conflict, Youth vs. Age, Death
- Key Conflicts: Family feud (Montagues vs. Capulets), Romeo's impulsiveness, Juliet's loyalty.
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
- Protagonist: Melinda Sordino, a 9th-grade girl experiencing trauma.
- Antagonist: Andy Evan, who assaults Melinda.
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Supporting Characters:
- Heather: Initial friend, but becomes part of another group.
- Rachel (Rachelle): Former best friend, distant afterwards.
- David: Kind, supportive classmate
- Mr. Freeman: Empathetic art teacher.
- Mom & Dad: Emotionally distant parents.
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Secondary Characters: Ivy, Martha, principal, other classmates
- Key Relationships: Melinda's relationships with friends, family, and teachers.
- Key Themes: Silence, Isolation, Trauma, Art, Recovery, Speaking Up, Connections.
- Symbols: Tree, closet, broken mirror
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Explore key poetic devices through Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. This quiz tests your understanding of literary terms such as allusion, hyperbole, and metaphor, while also summarizing the tragic plot and characters. Perfect for literature enthusiasts!
