Read the excerpt from Act III, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet . Romeo: Ha! banishment! be merciful, say ‘death;’ For exile hath more terror in his look, Much more than death: do not say ‘banishment.’ Which is the best paraphrase of this dialogue?
Answer
A
Banishment is a worse punishment than death.
B
Death is more frightening than banishment.
C
Death and banishment are deserved punishments.
D
Banishment is equal to the pain of death.
Explanation
Romeo says that exile looks far more terrifying to him than death, and begs to be told he will die instead of being banished. This means he considers banishment a worse punishment than death, which matches choice A.
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