What is the purpose of the prologue of romeo and juliet? check all that apply.
a o introduce the audience to important characters
b to inform the audience where the story takes place
c to set up the central conflict between the families
d to invoke feelings of sympathy in the audience
e to lay out specific details about different plot points

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.

a o introduce the audience to important characters

b to inform the audience where the story takes place

e to lay out specific details about different plot points

Explanation:

The prologue in a play sets the stage for what´s about to come, it presents characters and gives background on what´s about to happen, this puts the audience in the mood and helps them understand what´s happening.