Starter quiz
- Calling someone a 'villain' implies which of the following?
- They have high morals
- They are highly immoral. ✓
- They are honourable.
- They are dishonourable. ✓
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- 'A quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty' is the definition of which of the following?
- bravery
- intelligence
- honour ✓
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- To "scorn" something means which of the following?
- to express contempt for it ✓
- to celebrate it
- to express admiration for it
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- To be 'dominant' means which of the following?
- to have no control over others
- to have power and control ✓
- to have influence over others ✓
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- In Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Tybalt says: "What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word". What impression does this give us of his character?
- He will be a peacekeeper in the play.
- He will be an antagonistic character. ✓
- He will be a comic character.
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- 'Sounds usually associated with letters such as 'f', 's', 'v' and 'z', in which the air passes through a narrow constriction' is the definition of which of the following?
- euphonic sounds
- plosive sounds
- fricative sounds ✓
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Exit quiz
- In Act 1, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Tybalt first action when seeing "a Montague" is to do which of the following?
- ask security to escort him out
- tell his uncle, Lord Capulet
- call for his sword ✓
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- 'A system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance' is the definition of which word beginning with 'h'?
- 'hierarchy' ✓
- In Act 1, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Lord Capulet asks Tybalt to do which of the following?
- leave Romeo alone ✓
- challenge Romeo to a duel
- find out how Romeo entered the party
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- 'To dismiss (someone or something) as unimportant' is the definition of which word beginning with 'b'?
- 'belittle' ✓
- In Act 1, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Lord Capulet establishes his authority over Tybalt by repeatedly calling him a ______.
- 'boy' ✓
- In Act 1, Scene 5 of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Tybalt's use of rhyme when talking about violence might suggest which of the following?
- He feels violence is chaotic.
- Violence makes him feel in control. ✓
- Violence feels monotonous and boring to him.
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Key learning points
- Shakespeare presents Tybalt as seeing violence as a solution to problems.
- Arguably, Tybalt’s use of rhyming words could indicate he feels in control when committing violent acts.
- Tybalt's repeated reference to Romeo as a “villain” suggests he sees Romeo’s actions as dishonourable.
- Potentially, the fricative sounds in Tybalt’s speech could suggest he’s consumed by his views on honour.
- Lord Capulet establishes his dominance and authority over Tybalt in Act 1, Scene 5.
Common misconception
Lord Capulet and Tybalt share the same views on all the Montagues.
While Lord Capulet wishes to join the fight in Act 1, Scene 1, he encourages Tybalt to leave Romeo alone at the Caplulet ball.
Keywords
Honour - a quality that combines respect, being proud, and honesty
Dishonour - a state of shame or disgrace
Hierarchy - a system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance
Belittle - dismiss (someone or something) as unimportant
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