Across
- 5. According to Benvolio, Romeo was walking in this location, associated with melancholy and isolation.
- 7. The term "civil brawls" emphasizes that the violence is occurring within the _______, not against an external enemy.
- 9. Romeo’s line, "I have a soul of lead," is an example of this literary technique, linking physical weight to emotional despair.
- 11. The person Benvolio discovers Romeo is unrequitedly in love with.
- 14. Romeo says he has lost himself, stating, "I am not here; / This is not Romeo, he's some other ________."
Down
- 1. The play’s setting, described as "fair" in the Prologue and the site of the fray.
- 2. Shakespeare uses this literary device to present the contrasting nature of Romeo's feelings.
- 3. The family name of the servants Sampson and Gregory.
- 4. This character is the first to draw his sword to stop the fighting.
- 6. The Prince warns that if they fight again, their "lives shall pay the ________ of the peace."
- 8. The Prince states that the families have "quench'd the fire of your ________ rage."
- 10. Prince Escalus threatens this penalty for any further street brawls.
- 12. Lord Capulet asks for this weapon, but his wife mockingly suggests a crutch instead.
- 13. To "bite your ___" at someone was a highly insulting gesture.