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Love, Tragedy, and Drama: An Introduction to Shakespeare — Test

Question 25 • English Language Arts 9

What is the purpose of the prologue of Romeo and Juliet ? Choose three correct answers.

Answer
A
to inform the audience where the story takes place
B
to lay out specific details about different plot points
C
to set up the central conflict between the families
D
to invoke feelings of sympathy in the audience
E
to introduce the audience to important characters

Explanation

The prologue identifies Verona as the setting and introduces the feud between the two families, establishing the central conflict. It also previews key events in the plot, including the lovers’ deaths and how their deaths end the feud. It does not introduce the characters by name or mainly aim to evoke sympathy.

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