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

Question 1 • EN091 Freshman English A

Shakespeare includes speeches by both Romeo and Juliet in Act II, Scene ii to

Answer
A
develop a romantic dialogue between the young lovers.
B
show Romeo’s and Juliet’s true feelings about one another.
C
explain why Romeo can never be caught at Juliet’s balcony.
D
provide background information about the feuding families.

Explanation

Romeo and Juliet’s speeches in the balcony scene let each express love and commitment to the other. This reveals their true feelings, making B, “show Romeo’s and Juliet’s true feelings about one another,” the best answer. Their conversation also sounds romantic, but its main purpose is to show what they feel.

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