Question

What is the purpose of the prologue of Romeo and Juliet? !!! Check all that apply !!!

to introduce the audience to important characters
to inform the audience where the story takes place
to set up the central conflict between the families
to invoke feelings of sympathy in the audience
to lay out specific details about different plot points

Answer 1

A,B,D are the best answers to use for that question.

Answer 2

The correct answers are:

• A. To introduce the audience to important characters.
• B. To inform the audience where the story takes place.
• C. To set up the central conflict between the families.

The prologue of Rome and Juliet introduces the characters of the two "lovers"(Option A). It mentions the two noble households in the city of Verona. (Option B). Finally, the prologue explains the conflict between the lovers' families (Option C) and indicates that they will solve it by dying.