We finished going over the balcony scene today, one of the most famous scenes in theater history. We reviewed our earlier work and shared with the class our findings as we explored:

• elliptical constructions
• inversions
• allusions
• metaphors
• similes
• personification

Students left with annotations and an understanding (hopefully) of how loaded with figurative language Shakespeare’s language can be and how an understanding of that can aid in comprehension.

A quick reminder: anyone sitting for the Romeo and Juliet Act 1 test retake, please remember that the test will begin at precisely 8:15 in Mr. Scott’s room.

Homework

• English I Honors: 
  • reread 2.3;
  • work on study guide as necessary.