Romeo and Juliet Literary Devices

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What is the literary term for a character that contrasts with another character, often the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities?

Protagonist

Foil (correct)

Antihero

Antagonist

Why does Romeo state he loves Tybalt?

Tybalt saved his life

Tybalt is Juliet's cousin (correct)

They are fighting on the same side

They share a close friendship

What is dramatic irony?

When the audience knows something the characters do not (correct)

When two characters are unaware of each other’s true identities

When a character says one thing but means another

When something happens that the characters were not expecting

In 'Romeo and Juliet,' who is known for using wordplay and puns?

Mercutio Signup and view all the answers

Which character in 'The Odyssey' fits the archetype of a loyal servant?

Eurymone Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of the cell cycle can you actually see the chromosomes?

Metaphase Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a diploid and a haploid cell?

Number of chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of spindle fibers in mitosis?

To separate chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the genetic code for a human male?

XY Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of crossing two heterozygous mice with the genotype Bb?

1:2:1 ratio of black to white mice Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an allele?

A variant of a gene Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of crossing a type A man (IAi) with a type O woman (ii)?

A combination of type A and type O offspring Signup and view all the answers

Where is DNA typically found in eukaryotic cells?

Nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What base is found in RNA but not in DNA?

Uracil Signup and view all the answers

What is the sugar found in RNA?

Ribose Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of RNA?

mRNA, tRNA, rRNA Signup and view all the answers

What do genes contain instructions for?

Protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is a mistake in DNA called?

Mutation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

Autotrophs make their own food, heterotrophs do not Signup and view all the answers

What are the two parts of a virus?

Capsid and genome Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic found only in the perch and flounder?

Scales Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Romeo and Juliet

A foil is a literary character that contrasts with another character to highlight their qualities.
Tybalt is Juliet's cousin and a rival of the Montagues, while Mercutio is Romeo's friend.
Romeo claims to love Tybalt because he has married Juliet, Tybalt's cousin, and feels a sense of unity with him through his love for Juliet.
Dramatic irony is a literary device where the audience knows something the characters do not, often creating tension or humor.
Word play or pun is a literary device using words with multiple meanings or sounds similar to another word to create humor or emphasize a point.
Mercutio's death serves as a turning point for Romeo, leading him to seek revenge against Tybalt.
A tragic hero typically has a tragic flaw that contributes to their downfall.

Character List

Benvolio: A Montague and Romeo's friend.
Capulet: Juliet's father and a rival of the Montagues.
Lady Capulet: Juliet's mother.
Lady Montague: Romeo's mother.
Mercutio: A friend of Romeo's.
Montague: Romeo's father and a rival of the Capulets.
Paris: A suitor of Juliet's hand in marriage.
Prince: The ruler of Verona, trying to keep peace between the Montagues and Capulets.
Romeo: The protagonist, a Montague who falls in love with Juliet.
Rosaline: The woman Romeo claims to love at the start of the play.
Tybalt: Juliet's cousin and a rival of the Montagues.
Friar Lawrence: A wise and understanding priest who marries Romeo and Juliet.
Juliet: The protagonist, a Capulet who falls in love with Romeo.
Nurse: Juliet's loyal and trusted nurse.

The Odyssey

Eurymone: A loyal servant who fits the archetype of a loyal servant.

Cell Reproduction

The cell cycle consists of multiple stages, including G1, S, G2, and M phases.
During G1, the cell grows and prepares for DNA replication.
Chromosomes can be seen during the M phase, when the cell is dividing.
A chromosome consists of chromas and a centromere.
Chromas are identical in a chromosome.
Mitosis produces 2 daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
The daughter cells are identical to each other.
Meiosis produces 4 daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
The daughter cells are genetically different from each other.
A diploid cell has two sets of chromosomes, while a haploid cell has one set.
Mitosis produces diploid cells, while meiosis produces haploid cells.
Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes.

Genetics

The genetic code for a human male is 46,XY, while for a female it is 46,XX.
Mendel is famous for his work on the genetics of pea plants.
If black is dominant to white, the genotype for a homozygous black mouse is BB, for a homozygous white mouse is bb, and for a heterozygous mouse is Bb.
A Punnett square can be used to predict the genotype and phenotype of offspring.
An allele is a variant of a gene.
The principle of dominance states that one allele can be dominant over another allele.
In blood type, there are multiple alleles IA, IB, and I, which determine the type of blood.

DNA/Molecular Genetics

A nucleotide consists of a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base.
Adenine always binds to Thymine, and Guanine always binds to Cytosine in DNA.
DNA is found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
DNA replication is the process of copying DNA.
RNA has the base Uracil, which is not found in DNA.
RNA has the sugar Ribose.
There are three types of RNA: mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA.
Genes are instructions to make proteins.
Protein synthesis consists of two parts: transcription and translation.
A mistake in DNA is called a mutation.
mRNA codes for amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.

Evolution

The conditions necessary for natural selection are variation, heredity, differential reproduction, and adaptation.
Homologous structures are similar structures in different species that have a common origin.
Vestigial structures are structures that have lost their original function.
There are three types of selection: stabilizing, directional, and disruptive selection.
Fossils are the remains of ancient organisms.

Classification

The scientific name of dogs is Canis lupus familiaris.
Scientific names are used to provide a universal language for naming organisms.
The cladogram shows the relationships between organisms.
The organism most closely related to birds is crocodiles.
The characteristic found only in perch and flounder is the presence of gills.
The organisms that have lungs are humans, birds, and crocodiles.
The outgroup is the group of organisms that is most distantly related to the other organisms.

Viruses & Bacteria

A virus consists of a protein coat and genetic material.
The protein coat protects the genetic material, and the genetic material contains the instructions for the virus.
Viruses are not alive because they cannot reproduce on their own.
Vaccines can prevent viral infections.
Antibiotics do not work on viruses.
An example of a disease caused by a virus is the common cold.
Archaebacteria are found in extreme environments, such as hot springs and salt lakes.
Bacteria can be decomposers, which break down organic matter.
Examples of diseases caused by bacteria are tuberculosis and pneumonia.
Bacteria can be classified by their shape, such as spherical, rod-shaped, and spiral-shaped.
Bacteria are prokaryotes, meaning they lack a true nucleus.

Fungi & Plants

Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food, while heterotrophs are organisms that obtain food from other sources.
Plants are able to live on land because of their adaptations, such as roots and a waxy cuticle.

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Test your understanding of literary devices in Romeo and Juliet, including foils, dramatic irony, and wordplay. Identify characters and their relationships, and analyze their roles in the play.