In the previous act, Romeo and Juliet have fallen in love, even though their families despise one another. Based on the excerpt, what are the two main
purposes of this prologue?
O It foreshadows what is yet to happen to the main characters in the play.
O It creates an ominous mood that hints at the conflicts of the play.
O It recaps past events that happened in the play or offstage.
Olt describes the setting where the play takes place.
Olt gives instructions about the stage props and the stage layout.