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Soliloquy and Figures of Speech in Romeo and Juliet, Part 4

Question 5 • EN091 Freshman English A

Puns were used by Shakespeare to

Answer
A
explain historical background to the audience.
B
add humor or hidden meanings to a scene.
C
create a tone of confusion in his plays.
D
encourage audiences to listen more carefully.

Explanation

Shakespeare often used puns—words or phrases with more than one meaning—to make dialogue witty and entertaining. They could also suggest a second, hidden meaning beneath what a character says. So the best answer is “add humor or hidden meanings to a scene.”

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