Monday, January 16, 2012

Homework Due January 23rd

Homework for the week

Read
Begin reading Romeo and Juliet prologue - Act 1 Scene 3

Answer
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. Who speaks in the prologue?

2. What is the purpose of the prologue?

3. What do we learn about Tybalt?

4. What do we learn about Romeo?

5. When Lord Capulet talks to Paris about marrying his daughter Juliet. What two reasons does he give for not wanting Juliet to marry at this time?

6. Do you think Lord Capulet loves his daughter? Why?

7. Why does Romeo agree to the party?

8. How would you describe the nurse's personality?

9. What is the nurse's relationship with Juliet?

10. Does Juliet seem to love Paris?


Define

Using a dictionary define these words found in Act 1

Adversaries

Disposition

Esteem

Forfeit

Languish

Oppression

Transgression

Trespass

Valiant

Grievance

Warrant

Purge



Grammar of Poetry-
1. Complete the first three lessons. Introduction & Epiphany Graph, How to Read Poetry and Simile
2. Reading page 60

The 100 Best Poems of All Time
Read pages 1-6
On a piece of notebook paper identify the titles, if they have a rhyme scheme and the meaning in one sentence or more.

Writing
Write a poetry paragraph from one of the assignments.

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