English 9
Today, we're taking a close look at some of the items in Act II. I will be asking you to complete a DEJ for Romeo and Juliet later this week, so if you find quotes that you really like, you can save yourself some time and copy them down for your DEJ.

Here are the Act II Questions:

Please provide complete answers. You may quote the play to support your answer. See the board (right side) on how to quote Shakespeare. Some answers can be completed in a single sentence, but some will need several sentences.

Prologue, Scene 1 and Scene 2

1. How does the Prologue add suspense to the plot?

2. Explain the “Juliet is the sun” metaphor. (beginning of II.ii)

3. Explain the Name/Rose metaphor. (II.ii.40-45)

Scene 3

4. What foreshadowing is in Friar Lawrence’s speech about herbs and flowers?

5. Why does the friar agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

6. How is the friar an unknowing servant of fate? 

Scene 4

7. Both Mercutio and Juliet believe that they know the “real” Romeo. How are their perceptions of Romeo different?

Scenes 5 and 6

8. Give two examples of foreshadowing.

9. How is the Friar in contrast to all other characters in the play? How does he change to be just like all the other characters? (the answer to the second question is not in the scene, but try to predict)

English 12

Nonverbals: These are the actions that communicate meaning without using your words. Gestures are a form of nonverbal communication.

Watch this video.

As you watch it, take note:

1. How does Cuddy introduce new ideas to expand on the knowledge we already have?
2. Does her use of images in  her presentation distract or improve the presentation? Why?
3. What does she suggest we change after the presentation has ended?
4. If you could describe her 4 most important talking points what would they be (one sentence each).