Romeo and Juliet: Themes, Symbols, Literary Devices

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Across
  1. 2. The masculine pride that fuels the family conflict.
  2. 5. The rhythmic "heartbeat" meter used in the dialogue.
  3. 8. The ultimate end of the lovers' bond.
  4. 9. When the audience knows the truth while characters remain unaware.
  5. 12. A social system where the male head of the house makes all decisions.
  6. 15. Symbolizes the explosive and destructive nature of their union.
  7. 16. The group/narrator that comments on the play's action.
  8. 18. A 14-line poem used for the opening and their first meeting.
  9. 21. A short remark intended for the audience but not other characters.
  10. 24. The tragic result of the feud and the lovers' choices.
  11. 26. The genre of the play, ending in great suffering.
  12. 29. Hints given early on about the tragic ending.
  13. 30. Love as an intense, overwhelming, and chaotic force.
  14. 33. A term meaning doomed by the positions of the planets.
Down
  1. 1. Love as a "violent delight" that can lead to a violent end.
  2. 3. A figure of speech using opposites, like "loving hate."
  3. 4. Represents the lovers’ beauty when hidden from the world.
  4. 6. Acting on impulse without thinking of consequences.
  5. 7. The "star-crossed" idea that their lives are pre-determined.
  6. 10. A direct comparison between two unlike things.
  7. 11. A speech where a character speaks their inner thoughts alone.
  8. 13. Represents corruption and the "medicine" of the feud.
  9. 14. Necessary for the lovers to defy social institutions.
  10. 17. A long speech given by one character to other characters.
  11. 19. A play on words used frequently by the characters.
  12. 20. Symbolizes the ability to hide one’s true identity at a party.
  13. 22. Romeo's primary light symbol for Juliet.
  14. 23. The backdrop that allows their love to shine brightest.
  15. 25. The opening speech that provides a summary of the plot.
  16. 27. Represents the physical violence that breaks the lovers' bond.
  17. 28. Great sorrow or distress mentioned in the play's final lines.
  18. 31. Symbolize fate and a supernatural force controlling their lives.
  19. 32. A symbol of Juliet’s beauty shining against the darkness.