Question

Consider the dialogue between Friar Lawrence and Nurse (Act III, Scene ili), then answer question 4.

Which literary device is used in the following line?
"Just in her case! O woeful sympathy!"

A alliteration

B hyperbole

С oxymoron

D metaphor​

Answer 1

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given line is taken from Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 3. The line is said by the nurse after Lawrence informed her about Romeo's condition.

The literary device used in this line is oxymoron. By using 'woefully sympathy,' the nurse is highlighting the pitiful predicament experienced by both Romeo and Juliet because they are separated from each other.

Therefore, option C is correct.