Literary Terms

Throughout Romeo and Juliet, many literary terms are used that may confuse readers or cause them to wonder what they mean. http://www.dukeofdefinition.com/R&J_terms.pdf%20offers a list of vocabulary words and literary terms that can help readers understand the story. Examples are also given so that students not only can read the definition of the given terms, but also see how they are used in the text. Knowing and understanding the literary terms used by Shakespeare can clear up questions asked by readers for their own understanding or just for their pleasure. Whether it be understanding what a pun is in general or finding humor in a pun, this website will help students find pleasure in their reading.