Act II, Scene ii opens with a series of soliloquies before Romeo and Juliet speak to each other. What is the best description of the effect these soliloquies have on the scene?

Before Romeo and Juliet speak directly, their soliloquies let the audience hear their private thoughts and feelings. Romeo’s poetic comparisons and Juliet’s heartfelt reflections make the moment feel personal and tender, creating a romantic, intimate mood. They do not make the scene a dream or focus mainly on tragedy.

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