Question

In Act 1, Scene 4, Mercutio encourages Romeo to enjoy the party by saying, “You are a lover. Borrow Cupid’s wings and soar with them above a common bound.” Which literary device is present in this quote? Question 9 options: Hyperbole Allusion Alliteration Anaphora

Answer 1

The answer is: allusion.

Allusion is a brief reference to a person, event, place or work of art. In the quote from Act 1, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," Mercutio mentions Cupid humorously to make Romeo (who is depressed) have a good time at the party. In that respect, he says he suggests that Romeo finds someone and dances.