Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 2 questions- On a separate sheet of paper, please write the answers to the following questions. Answers may be in note form.

1) To what are Juliet’s eyes compared? How is this a compliment? What poetic technique is being used?

2) Why does Romeo wish he were a glove? (li. 23-24)

3) What is Juliet’s point about Romeo’s name and a rose?

4) Identify the line in which Romeo finally speaks to Juliet. How does Juliet react initially?

5) How does Juliet say he got there (under her window)?

6) What is Juliet afraid of in line 70?

7) Why is Juliet worried Romeo will think poorly of her? (li. 85-106)

8) Why doesn’t Juliet want Romeo to swear by the moon? What would she prefer he swear by?

9) Why has Juliet become fearful and cautious of Romeo’s quick vows and promises in line 118-124?

10) Before Romeo leaves, what does he want?

11) In lines 144-148, what is Juliet making clear to Romeo? What line shows that she may still think him false?

12) At what time will Juliet send a messenger to Romeo to get the scoop on whether or not there will be nuptials? Whom do you think Juliet will send and why?

13) Identify, write and analyze the use of a poetic device on your performance page. There are plenty to choose from on each page, so no need to discuss something you have already discussed in the questions above. Please be thorough and analytical, answering that question you all know and love- WHY?