What is the purpose of the prologue in romeo and juliet? check all that apply

Explanation:

A prologue is an introductory chapter of a literary piece, usually providing extra information that can boost the plot, and prepares the audience for what they're about to read, casting the characters and pointing out motivations and backgrounds.

Thereby (A.B.&D.) are correct, since in "Romeo & Juliet" the prologue presents the social struggle between 2 clans to frame the story and make the readers empathize with the main characters and their motivations before they are introduced.

to introduce the audience to important characters

to inform the audience where the story takes place

to lay out specific details about different plot points

a) madame podtochina used witchcraft to make it disappear.

a.) literature that explores grotesque characters and eerie, violent occurrences in a dreary setting.