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Which poetic form is used in the prologue to act 1 of Romeo and Juliet ?

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Romeo and Juliet was written in Sonnet form :)
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Answer:

Sonnet

Step-by-step explanation:

The prologue of the play "Romeo and Juliet" has been written in the form of a sonnet. It comprises of the fourteen-line poem. The prologue helps in the establishment of the setting, plot, and introduction of the characters in the play. The important and primary characters are introduced who helps in explaining the love of the two people and the rivalry of their families. The prologue of this play also provides a hint about the unnatural death of the overs in the end.