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