Friday you will be tested on the following words. Today I would like you to start the period by writing a two paragraph short story using 5 of the words in context. This is to be a story, not just sentences.
Entreat--to beg someone to do something
The prince entreated the villagers to stop fighting.
Peril--danger
Malvolio was in peril when he faught with Tybalt
Enmity--hostile to someone
The Montagues and the Capulets had an enmity that had lasted for years.
Perjury--lying in court
If you lie to the judge you will be committing perjury
Idolatry--extreme worship of something
Romeo didn't just love Juliet; his love was so extreme it was idolatry
Rancor--bitterness toward someone
Even though Juliet was supposed to hate Romeo, she felt no rancor toward him.
Alliance--a union or association formed for mutual benefit
Friar Lawrence sided with Juliet and formed an alliance of sorts against her parents.
Romeo and Juliet Pop Quiz
1. Who is Tybalt?
2. Who is Mercutio?
3. Why does Mercutio want Romeo to go the the Capulet's party?
4. What is the Nurse's job at the Capulet household?
5. Why are Juliet's parents so upset with her?
Read Romeo and Juliet
Here's a valuable resource for Romeo and Juliet. It's the entire play with a modern translation on the side (two columns). It really helps. I recommend that you read through the summary as homework and then we'll read the original in class every day.
No Fear Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
1996 movie trailer
Claire Daynes discusses her portrayal of Juliet in the 1996 movie version with Dicaprio
History of the English Language in 10 Minutes
The Story of English, Shakespeare episode
Vocab Romeo and Juliet
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