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Section 1: Section Diagnostic

Write a one-paragraph expository response that identifies a theme and how it is developed in Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Respond to the following questions in your response:

  1. What is a theme that is being developed in Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet?

  2. How is the theme developed in the play?

In your paragraph, identify a theme based on your analysis of Act 1 of the play. Support your theme with evidence from multiple locations within Act 1. Write a thesis statement that concisely identifies the theme, and organize your paragraph logically and coherently. Use a sentence with parallel structure.