After learning about the art form of drama, you will be introduced to some vocabulary specific to plays and drama, which will help you to understand the text of a script. Then, you will begin reading Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, beginning with a close reading of the prologue. After analyzing the prologue, you will continue with the first act of the play, during which you will be introduced to the major characters and watch the conflict unfold. Get ready to meet one of the most famous romantic couples of all time.
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