An Introduction to Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet, Part 1

Question 1

Which statement best paraphrases the first line in the passage? [___]

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An old feud sparks violence among civilians.

Question 2

What do these lines reveal about the play? [___]

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the conflict

Question 3

Which statement best paraphrases these lines from the prologue?

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The children of two feuding families fall in love and are destined to die.

Question 4

[___]

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to elaborate on the setting

Question 5

to bring the conflict to crisisto introduce the charactersX to elaborate on the setting

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X to elaborate on the setting

Question 6

Paraphrase these lines from the prologue in two to three sentences.

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In the city of Verona, two noble families of the same social standing are caught in an old feud that has turned into new violence. The children of these enemy families fall in love and take their own lives, which finally ends the conflict between their parents.

Question 7

What did you include in your paraphrase? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

my own words

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