Romeo and Juliet Short Answer-Essay Question/Writing Assignments
Prompts-Use with the Short Answer-Essay Question/Writing Assignments
Scoring Guide.
Act I
1. In the Prologue, Shakespeare calls Romeo and Juliet “star-crossed
lovers.” Discuss and explain how the actions in the play exemplify
this.
2. Romeo is portrayed as fickle. Explain how this is shown in the play.
3. Compare and contrast Benvolio and Tybalt. Use details and/or
examples from the play in your answer.
4. Romeo and Benvolio discuss love as an oxymoron. How can this be?
Discuss using details and/or examples from the play.
5. Discuss the dreams and people Queen Mab gives people according to
