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Romeo and Juliet 1.4 Queen Mab Song
Queen Mab's whimsical song adds a playful twist to Act 1, Scene 4, capturing the spirit of Mercutio's speech about the fairy queen. With catchy rhythms and humorous lyrics, the song delves into Queen Mab's mischievous nature and her...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.4 Interview: Romeo and Mercutio
This video delves into Act I, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the introduction of Mercutio and the thematic exploration of love and fate. Through dialogue analysis, viewers gain insight into Mercutio's character...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.2 Metaphor: "Transparent heretics"
This video provides an in-depth analysis of Act 1, Scene 2 of "Romeo and Juliet," where Benvolio tries to persuade Romeo to consider other women at the Capulet's party, hoping he'll realize Rosaline isn't as special as he thinks. The...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Wordplay: "a word ill-urged"
This video examines Romeo's meditation on the dual meanings of the word "sadness" in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." This analysis underscores the nuanced language Shakespeare employs to deepen the emotional complexity of his...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Mythology: The Power of Cupid
This video examines the depiction of Cupid in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on the mythological god's role in influencing love and heartache. It discusses how Romeo, despite being the quintessential lovelorn figure,...
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Romeo and Juliet 1.1 Interview with Romeo
This video presents a staged interview with Romeo Montague from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," focusing on his expressions of unrequited love and the emotional turmoil it brings. The session provides insights into Romeo's character,...
Wonderscape
Mastering Foreshadowing: Crafting Suspense in Storytelling
This video focuses on the literary technique of foreshadowing, a method by which writers subtly hint at events to come, building suspense and engagement in their narratives. It highlights examples from Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet"...
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The Power of Narratives and Literary Devices
This video explores the significance of communication through storytelling, emphasizing the power of the pen in shaping perceptions and actions. It introduces five key literary devices—narrative, plot, tone and mood, setting, and...
Oxford Comma
The Modern Misreading of Death in Romeo and Juliet
The characters in Romeo and Juliet constantly talk about death. And modern readers usually pick up on how this talk of death is wielded as a threat, foreshadows the end of the play, and allows younger teenagers to be overdramatic. What...
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Meet and Greet: Romeo the African Grey Parrot!
While Romeo is settling in at Animal Wonders, see how and why he found his way here and learn all that went into the decision to take him in.
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Theme
“Theme” will help students evaluate the concepts of theme and main idea within a piece of literature.
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Antagonist and Protagonist
Antagonist and Protagonist defines and provides examples of an antagonist and a protagonist.
Oxford Comma
How to Write Topic Sentences That Improve Your Paper
A great thesis statement is nothing without paragraphs that prove it. Find out how topic sentences can support your thesis statement and set you up for strong body paragraphs.
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Romeo and Juliet - Theme of Love
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the power of true love in Romeo and Juliet. See the development of Romeo and Juliet’s love for each other, and its ultimately tragic consequences. Along the way, learn how to...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Romeo and Juliet - Theme of Gender
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the social expectations placed on men and women in Romeo and Juliet. See how Shakespeare provides a complex exploration of how gender impacts people. Along the way, learn how...
Cerebellum
Understanding Romeo & Juliet: The Wedding
Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. The Nurse tells Juliet of the plans for the wedding....
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Shakespeare Today: Romeo and Juliet - Key Quotes 1
After watching this lesson, you will be able to support your discussion of Romeo and Juliet’s themes with detailed textual analysis! This lesson unpacks the most famous and significant quotes uttered by Romeo and Juliet, the main...
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Understanding Romeo & Juliet: The Wedding Night And Romeo's Banishment
Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. Romeo is banished and Juliet waits for him. This video...
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Understanding Romeo & Juliet: The Balcony Visit
Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. Romeo pays Juliet a visit whilst she is on her balcony....
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Understanding Romeo & Juliet: Romeo Decides To Go To The Party
Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. Romeo is persuaded to attend the masked party at the...
Englishing
ESL - Theme, motif and symbol
In this lesson, Mr. P. discusses what themes, motifs, and symbols are when used as literary devices. He provides examples from Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Crucible, Hamlet, and Romeo and Juliet. At the end of the video, he...
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Understanding Romeo & Juliet: The Deaths Of Tybalt And Mercutio
Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. As Romeo tries to break up the fight, Tybalt kills...
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Understanding Romeo & Juliet: The Duel
Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. Romeo meets Tybalt in the street, and is challenged by...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Next Level Knowledge - What is a Comparative Essay? (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
Ready to master comparative essays? In this lesson, we’lll explain what a comparative essay is and the types of questions you could encounter. We’ll teach you how to approach questions based on context, techniques, textual form,...