Act 3 Scene 5: Family Relationships

All will be able to make simple comments about the writer’s choice of language, using quotations and considering context.Most will be able to make clear explanations about the writer’s choice of language and technique, using relevant quotations and showing clear understanding of context.Some will be able to make critical, exploratory comments about the effects of the writer’s language and techniques on the audience, using precise quotations and a detailed understanding of context.

Optimism and Pessimism

What do these words mean?

How are they already present emotions in the

play?Which characters do

you think they relate to and why?

Make notes/create a mind map

Act 3 scene 5 until Lady Capulet enters (line 65)

How do Romeo and Juliet appear optimistic in this

scene?How do Romeo and Juliet appear pessimistic in this

scene?Which feeling do you think prevails more

explicitly in this scene? Why?

Language technique Example Does it present Romeo and Juliet as optimistic or

pessimistic about their future? How do you know?

Short sentences

Repetition

Personification

Important quotes

• What does it mean?

• What techniques are used?

• How does it makes us feel about Romeo/Juliet?

• Annotate the quote

Extended Question: Write a 2 paragraph response to the following

How are Romeo and Juliet presented in Act 3 scene 5?

Use the analytical triangle if you need

to.