Read this excerpt from the prologue of Romeo and Juliet.Two households, both alike in dignity,In fair Verona, where we lay our scene,From ancient grudge break to new mutiny,Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.

The excerpt introduces the families’ ancient grudge and hints that their conflict will lead to violence. This gives readers a sense of the story’s central conflict and builds interest in what will happen. It does not describe the children or identify who dies, and “fair Verona” names the setting without detailing a part of the city.

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