'Romeo and Juliet': selecting effective quotations and using context effectively | English

Starter quiz

'A quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty' is the definition of which word beginning with 'h'?

'honour' ✓
'Qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of men or boys' is the definition of which word beginning with 'm'?

'masculinity' ✓
'Relating to or denoting a system of society or government controlled by men' is the definition of which word beginning with 'p'?

'patriarchal' ✓
Which of the following are characteristics of a 'villain'?

someone virtuous and honourable

someone dishonourable and wicked ✓

someone courageous and brave

someone intelligent and quick-witted
Starting with the first, put the events of Act 3, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' in chronological order.

1

⇔

Mercutio and Benvolio encounter Tybalt on the street.

2

⇔

Tybalt challenges Romeo to a duel.

3

⇔

Romeo refuses to duel Tybalt.

4

⇔

Mercutio duels Tybalt instead and is killed.

5

⇔

Romeo kills Tybalt as revenge.

6

⇔

Romeo is banished from Verona.
'A set idea that people have about what someone or something is like' is the definition of which word beginning with 's'?

'stereotype' ✓

'The circumstances in which a text is written and also the circumstances in which the text is read' is the definition of which word beginning with 'c'?

'context' ✓
When selecting a quotation you need to make sure of which of the following?

it is long

it is relevant ✓

it includes impressive words
'A written or spoken statement in which you say or write that something is true all of the time' is the definition of which word beginning with 'g'?

'generalisation' ✓
Which two of the following quotations would be most relevant to a question on honour and masculinity in Act 3, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'?

“the day is hot” (Benvolio, line 2)

“the mad blood stirring” (Benvolio, line 4)

“thou art a villain” (Tybalt, line 62) ✓

“Boy, this shall not excuse the injuries” (Tybalt, 67) ✓
When Tybalt calls Romeo a "boy" in Act 3, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', he is arguably questioning Romeo's ...

integrity

masculinity ✓

nobility
'Has subtle details that make it complex and interesting' is the definition of which word beginning with 'n'?

'nuanced' ✓

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Always remember to select the most relevant quotation to your point.
Try to choose quotations that will allow you the best opportunity to develop nuanced ideas.
Try to avoid generalisations when talking about context.
Ensure that the contextual information develops the point you are making.
An effective answer considers how the context helps us to better understand the ideas in the text.

Any quotation from the text adds weight to your argument.

For a quotation to be effective, it has to be relevant to the point you are making.

Context - the circumstances in which a text is written and also the circumstances in which the text is read
Patriarchal - relating to or denoting a system of society or government controlled by men
Generalisation - a written or spoken statement in which you say or write that something is true all of the time
Nuanced - has subtle details that make it complex and interesting