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We are doing a newspaper project on Romeo and Juliet, and I need ideas for ads/advertisements.

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This assignment takes some creative thinking by remembering events and items in the story.  Here are a few ideas:
An advertisement for the Capulet ball; a dress shop selling gowns for the ball
A catering service for the ball
An advertisement for Friar Lawrence’s sleeping potion or a want ad for the ingredients in it.
A job wanted ad for the Nurse
A used sword shop; knife shop
A funeral home ad
A messenger service that will deliver important news (other than the Nurse)
Jewelry shop for a wedding ring.
Try to be creative and find items that are unusual. For example, think about the Capulet ball.  That’s how I came up with the three ideas by putting a “spin” on what would be needed by the people going to the ball or putting on the ball.  Think outside the box for interesting ideas.

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For this creative project, think about what sorts of businesses the characters in the play might visit.
The servants probably shop at a local market, so you could create ads for the booths in the Verona market. 
What sorts of businesses would be useful for throwing a party? You could create an ad for musicians or singers that would perform at the Capulet's feast. What about a dress shop for the ladies' party dresses? Romeo and his friends wear masks to the party -- did they see an ad for a store that sells masks and costumes?
How does Romeo know of the apothecary he buys the poison from? It could be an advertisement in a newspaper.
In the end, the feud between the families has ended, so maybe there's a travel ad for vacationers to visit the newly peaceful city of Verona. 
You could draw some inspiration from the advertisements in your local newspaper, as well, and considering how you could turn modern products or services into things that would be relevant in Verona during the play.

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