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What are examples of asides in Romeo and Juliet in act 1?

During the balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet, there is an aside. Juliet: Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, and I'll no longer be a Capulet. Romeo [Aside.]: Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this? Juliet: 'Tis but thy name that is my enemy. Thou art thyself, though not a Montague.


In romeo and Juliet who says No 'tis not so deep as a well nor so wide as a church door but 'tis strength 'twill serve?

The answer is Mercutio, this is one of his final sententsbeforte his death but this quote is not accurate. the real quote is "Tis not so deep as a well, nor wide as a church door, but mind you tis enough. Ask for me tomorrow and you shall find me a grave man"


Is Romeo a Capulet or a Montague?

He is a Montague. In Act II, scene ii (the "balcony scene") of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Juliet says: 'Deny thy father and refuse thy name; / Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, / And I'll no longer be a Capulet" (2.2.34-36). (Juliet is a Capulet; the Capulet and Montague families hate each other.) Later, she says, "'Tis but thy name that is my enemy; / Thou art thyself, though not a Montague. / What's Montague?" (2.2.38-40). Romeo eventually responds that if Juliet does not want him to be called Romeo or Montague, he will be "Neither, fair saint, if either thee dislike" (2.2.61).


What is an example of aside in Romeo and Juliet?

Aside: an actor's speech, directed to the audience that is not supposed to be heard by other actors on stage. Juliet: Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, and I'll no longer be a Capulet. Romeo (Aside) : Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this? Juliet: 'Tis but thy name that is my enemy. Thou art thyself, though not a Montague…"


What does Juliet in Romeo and Juliet mean by the statement Tis twenty years till then?

that it will seem like 20 years until they meet again, but it will only be a couple of minutes

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Who said tis time to part?

Thomas Paine said that.http://www.saidwhat.co.uk/quotes/favourite/thomas_paine/everything_that_is_right_or_natural_19104


Who said the famous quote Tis time to part.?

The famous quote "Tis time to part" was said by William Shakespeare in his play "Romeo and Juliet." It is part of the final moments between the two lovers before they meet their tragic end.


What are examples of asides in Romeo and Juliet in act 1?

During the balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet, there is an aside. Juliet: Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, and I'll no longer be a Capulet. Romeo [Aside.]: Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this? Juliet: 'Tis but thy name that is my enemy. Thou art thyself, though not a Montague.


Who said A rose by any other name would smell as sweet?

Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.Origin From Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, 1594: JULIET:'Tis but thy name that is my enemy;Thou art thyself, though not a Montague.What's Montague? it is nor hand, nor foot,Nor arm, nor face, nor any other partBelonging to a man. O, be some other name!What's in a name? that which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet;So Romeo would, were he not Romeo call'd,Retain that dear perfection which he owesWithout that title. Romeo, doff thy name,And for that name which is no part of theeTake all myself.Courtesy of Phrase.org


In romeo and Juliet who says No 'tis not so deep as a well nor so wide as a church door but 'tis strength 'twill serve?

The answer is Mercutio, this is one of his final sententsbeforte his death but this quote is not accurate. the real quote is "Tis not so deep as a well, nor wide as a church door, but mind you tis enough. Ask for me tomorrow and you shall find me a grave man"


What does tis not so deep as a well nor so wide as a church door but tis enough mean?

This is a quote from Romeo and Juliet. Mercutio has been stabbed under Romeo's arm but does not want to be shown as a weakling in front of "the guys" . When asked if it is a bad wound, he says the wound is not as deep as a well, nor as wide as a church, but it is bad enough to kill him. He is taken into a nearby house where he then dies.


Who said 'Ask for me tomorrow and you shall find me a grave man'?

Mercutio from Romeo and Juliet. He says, of his wound, "'Tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church door, but tis enough, 'twill serve. Ask for me tomorrow..."


What is reversed word?

'Tis a form of English in which Shakespeare often used in the book of Romeo & Juliet. Such word would be "Upfill" meaning "fill up"


Is Romeo a Capulet or a Montague?

He is a Montague. In Act II, scene ii (the "balcony scene") of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Juliet says: 'Deny thy father and refuse thy name; / Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, / And I'll no longer be a Capulet" (2.2.34-36). (Juliet is a Capulet; the Capulet and Montague families hate each other.) Later, she says, "'Tis but thy name that is my enemy; / Thou art thyself, though not a Montague. / What's Montague?" (2.2.38-40). Romeo eventually responds that if Juliet does not want him to be called Romeo or Montague, he will be "Neither, fair saint, if either thee dislike" (2.2.61).


What is an example of aside in Romeo and Juliet?

Aside: an actor's speech, directed to the audience that is not supposed to be heard by other actors on stage. Juliet: Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, and I'll no longer be a Capulet. Romeo (Aside) : Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this? Juliet: 'Tis but thy name that is my enemy. Thou art thyself, though not a Montague…"


What does Juliet in Romeo and Juliet mean by the statement Tis twenty years till then?

that it will seem like 20 years until they meet again, but it will only be a couple of minutes


What word means an understatement as in the Romeo and Juliet scene when the character Mercutio is mortally wounded but says Tis but a scratch?

Understatement, Sarcasm, Underestimate, Belittlement, Litotes