Question

Which figure of speech is used in this excerpt from act one of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

Answer 1

Simile

Step-by-step explanation:

A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two or more things while using the words “like” or “as.” It is often employed to give readers different insights about something and make writing more colorful. In this excerpt, Romeo uses a simile to express how remarkable and precious her beauty is when he compares the way she seems to hang upon the cheek of night to the way a rich jewel hangs from an ethiop's ear, and uses the word “like” to help make such comparison.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. Metaphor as it emphasizes Romeo's burning feelings for her and how greatly he thinks of her.

We can infer from the first paragraph that he idolizes her simply by the wording chosen by the writer: ''She really doesn't teach torches''

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