GCSE Quotes: Romeo and Juliet Revision Poster

Ace your GCSE English revision with this free Romeo and Juliet revision poster

Struggling to remember those key quotes from Romeo and Juliet? This free A2 revision poster is here to help! It’s is packed with famous quotations from the plays with gaps for you to test your knowledge. Simply stick it up on your wall and get practicing.

Remember, retrieval practice is vital for effective revision. This means actively testing your brain to pull information from your memory, which strengthens your long-term recall and ensures you’ll be able to recite those quotes confidently by the time you get to your final exam.

P.S. You can also find each key quote and answers in your Oxford Revise AQA GCSE English Literature Romeo and Juliet revision guide!

Download the Oxford Revise Retrieval Romeo and Juliet Revision Poster

Tips for remembering quotes with Oxford Revise

How to revise quotes for English Literature?

When revising quotes for your GCSE English Literature exams, there are a variety of methods, tips and tricks you can use to help make them stick. It’s important to remember that learning the quotes alone won’t get you the marks; make sure you understand the words in context of the whole play, and are able to use them effectively to back up the points you make in your exam.

Why not try:

Reading the quote aloud, or acting it out.
Using acronyms to trigger your memory (remembering the first letter of each word within a quote).
Analysing and explaining a quote to a friend or relative.
Practicing writing the quote in context e.g. within a practice exam question.
Spaced retrieval: this means reviewing quotes regularly over time rather than cramming them all in one go. The Oxford Revise Romeo and Juliet revision poster is a perfect tool for helping you do just that!

Don’t panic if you can’t remember the Shakespeare quote EXACTLY as it was written, or you only remember a shortened versions of quotes. Of course, you can’t just start making up words! But you don’t need to memorise the entire play—just make sure you understand the context and meaning of each quote you choose.

How many quotes should I learn for Romeo and Juliet GCSE?

There is no hard and fast formula for this, but quality over quantity is key here. For your Romeo and Juliet GCSE exam, as a rough guide try and aim for around 15–20 key quotes which cover the main characters, themes, and important moments in the play. Focus on quotes that are:

Short and memorable – easier to recall under exam pressure. Even citing key phrases could help bolster your answers.
Linked to major themes such as fate, love, family and conflict.
Spoken by key characters such as Romeo, Juliet, The Nurse and Friar Lawrence.

The Oxford Revise approach

As well as utilising the Oxford Revise Romeo and Juliet revision poster, following our three-step method gets you ready for your exams. In the Oxford Revise Revision Guide you’ll find:

1. Knowledge – Learn the facts through an easy-to-follow ‘Knowledge Organiser’ in each chapter.
2. Retrieval – Check you’ve retained the exam knowledge, through quick-fire recall questions and answers.
3. Practice – Put your knowledge into practice by completing plenty of exam-style questions.

In addition, there are lots of hints and tips from revision and subject experts on how to plan your revision and helpful advice on techniques to build exam confidence. Remember, you’ve got this!