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Pre-Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare In class Notes

Capulets: What have I learned What is unclear about the Name two or more from the
about the Capulets. Capulets. Capulets Family.

Montagues What have I learned What is unclear about the Name two or more
about the Montagues. Montagues. characters of the Montague
family.

Shakespeare Who is Shakespeare? Why is Shakespeare Why do we read his text

important? Is he when it was written
important? hundreds of years ago? Is it
worth it?

Language What is Shakespeare What is Shakespeare Have you ever found

language considered? language often confused yourself using some of the
for? diction Shakespeare used?
How did that make you feel
 now that you know the time
period it is from?

Motif What is a motif? Provide an example What is a synonym for

without using any that are motif?
listed above of a motif.

Short Answer: Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions.

Am I ready to read Romeo and Juliet? Why or why not?

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What am I most excited about and uncertain about in Romeo and Juliet.
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