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Norris Language Department


Romeo and Juliet

by

William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet

 


William Shakespeare

*Shakespeare's life-check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for information about his life

*Shakespeare Resource Center

 


The Play

Romeo and Juliet- This site has the entire play in one page.

Background information on the play itself

Did you know?  Romeo and Juliet was based upon a poem by Arthur Brooke, titled Romeus and Juliet

 


Need help understanding Romeo and Juliet?

Spark notes help with overviews of the plot and characters

Quizzes based upon plot and character development for each Act.

    Act 1 Quiz

    Act 2 Quiz

    Act 3 Quiz

    Act IV Quiz

    Act V Quiz

Quote Quiz-Based upon quotes directly from the play.


Romeo and Juliet final test review of figurative language.

Figurative language found in Romeo and Juliet.  What to look for and understand when reading the play. 

This site gives examples of figurative language found in Romeo and Juliet.

Simile and metaphor examples found in Romeo and Juliet

Metaphors, personification, allusions, tone found in Romeo and Juliet (on this site, just scroll down to learn more about the play).

 

 

 


Movie versions

1968 rendition-starring Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey

1996 rendition-starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes

 


 

Comparison to the musical West Side Story

Assignment

    Students will write a five paragraph essay comparing Romeo and Juliet to the reknowned musical West Side Story

Worksheet guidelines to be completed while watching West Side story

Rubric used to grade the five paragraph essay.

Follow up assignment for self-reflection of comparison paper.

 

 

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