Literature ⅼ Romeo and Juliet Lesson 04 LEVEL 9
Romeo and Juliet (Part 4)
Hi! Welcome to the World Literature Discussion lesson!
Today’s topic is about “Romeo and Juliet”
Have fun learning English!
Activity 1 | Vocabulary and Expressions
Directions: Listen and repeat.
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chide [tʃaɪd] (verb) – to criticize or blame somebody because they have done something wrong
The mother chided her children for being disobedient.
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expostulate [ɪkˈspɑːstʃuleɪt] (verb) – to argue, disagree or protest about something
She expostulated with the waiter about the size of the bill.
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alack [əˈlæk] (exclamation) – used to show you are sad or sorry
Alack! We have missed the train!
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protracted [prəˈtræktɪd] (adjective) – lasting longer than expected or longer than usual
The protracted negotiations on the trade deal are becoming frustrating.
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courtship [ˈkɔːrtʃɪp] (noun) – the time when two people have a romantic relationship before they
get married
They got married after a two-year courtship.
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Literature ⅼ Romeo and Juliet Lesson 04 LEVEL 9
Activity 2 | Reading
Directions: Read the following passage aloud.
Romeo, having this encouragement, would have spoken, but he was desirous of hearing more; and
the lady continued her passionate speech with herself (as she thought), still chiding Romeo for being
Romeo and a Montague, and wishing him some other name. At this loving word, Romeo could no longer
refrain, but, taking up the dialogue as if her words had been addressed to him personally, he asked her
to call him Love, or by whatever other name she pleased, for he was no longer Romeo, if that name was
displeasing to her. Juliet, alarmed to hear a man's voice in the garden, did not at first know who it was,
but when he spoke again, she immediately knew him to be young Romeo, and she expostulated with him
on the danger to which he had exposed himself by climbing the orchard walls, for if any of her kinsmen
should find him there it would be death to him, being a Montague.
"Alack!" said Romeo, "there is more peril in your eye than in twenty of their swords. Better my life
should be ended by their hate than that hated life should be prolonged to live without your love."
"How came you into this place," said Juliet, "and by whose direction?"
"Love directed me," answered Romeo.
A crimson blush came over Juliet's face when she reflected upon the discovery which she had made,
yet not meaning to make it, of her love to Romeo. But there was no room in her case for denials, or any
of the customary arts of delay and protracted courtship. Romeo had heard from her own tongue, when
she did not dream that he was near her, a confession of her love. So, with an honest frankness which
the novelty of her situation excused, she confirmed the truth of what he had before heard addressing
him by the name of Fair Montague (love can sweeten a sour name). And she added, that though her
behavior to him might not be sufficiently prudent, she would prove more true than many whose
modesty was artificial.
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Literature ⅼ Romeo and Juliet Lesson 04 LEVEL 9
Activity 3 | Reading Comprehension
Directions: Please answer these questions about the text.
1. At what point did Romeo reveal that he was listening to Juliet speaking?
2. Why was Juliet worried about Romeo’s presence?
3. How did Romeo react to Juliet’s concerns?
4. How did Juliet address Romeo further on?
5. Did Juliet deny her feelings for Romeo?
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Activity 4 | Vocabulary Exercise
Directions: Determine which of the following definitions is the correct one for the words given.
1. Alarmed:
a) anxious; afraid
b) excited
c) lost
2. Peril:
a) a type of exotic fruit
b) sword
c) danger
3. Prudent:
a) very young
b) sensible and careful
c) extremely beautiful
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Activity 5 | True or False
Directions: Please determine if the following statements about the text are true or false.
1. Romeo came out of hiding himself.
2. Juliet didn’t want to see Romeo.
3. Romeo would have been in great danger if anyone saw him sneaking into the orchard.
4. Juliet was sure that she loved Romeo.
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Activity 6 | Free Conversation
Directions: Have a free conversation with your teacher starting from the following questions.
1. What do you think about Romeo and Juliet’s verbal exchange?
2. What do you think about Romeo’s recklessness?
3. Why do you think that Juliet was so worried about Romeo?
4. Imagine Juliet. How would you describe her?
5. Can you think of other stories, plays or movies similar to Romeo and Juliet?
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