Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Eng. 10 - Dec. 20

Complete all of V questions for Thurs. 21

R and J Essay due: Wed. Jan. 10
R and J Test: Thurs. Jan. 11


Essay: Following the five paragraph essay structure, make sure you have a strong thesis statement, a conclusion and quotes for support, write on one of the following topics:

1. Discuss how "the course of true love never does run smooth" in Rome and Juliet.
2. Genuine love versus mere attraction - discuss.
3. How does Shakespeare's language have an impact on his audiences?
4. How does setting affect this story? What would be different today?
5. How does Romeo and Juliet relate to our society today?
6. Argue who is responsible for Romeo and Juliet's deaths: Friar Laurence, the Nurse, Mercutio, Benvolio, Tybalt, the parents, Romeo, or Juliet. You may argue one character or any combination.


TEST: Literary Devices, character questions, plot questions, quote identification, paragraphs.
To study: go over questions, device sheet and test each other with important quotes

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