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An Introduction to Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet, Part 1

Question 1 • EN091 Freshman English A

Which statement best paraphrases these lines from the prologue?

Answer
A
The feuding families embrace the relationship between their children.
B
The children of two feuding families fall in love and are destined to die.
C
The stars warn that the two enemies will fight to the death.
D
The young couple marry and have children despite the feud.

Explanation

The prologue of Romeo and Juliet describes two feuding families and their children, who fall in love. It calls them “star-cross’d lovers” and says their deaths will end the conflict, so B best captures the lines. The families do not embrace the relationship, and the couple do not have children.

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