Romeo and Juliet Figures of Speech Act 1

In Act 1, Scene 4, what literary device does Romeo use to describe his fear?

• Metaphor

• b. Simile

• c. Personification

• d. Hyperbole

In Act 1, Scene 4, what does Mercutio use to describe Romeo's feelings towards love?

 

• a. A metaphor

• b. A simile

• c. Personification

• d. Alliteration

In Act 1, Scene 4, which of the following is NOT a reason that Romeo is hesitant to go to the Capulet's party?

• b. He is too shy to dance with any of the ladies.

• c. He thinks that the party will be a disaster.

• a. He has a premonition that something bad will happen.

• d. He is still heartbroken over Rosaline.

In Act 1, Scene 4, which of the following is a reason that Mercutio wants Romeo to go to the Capulet's party?

• a. He wants to show off his dance moves.

• b. He hopes to meet some beautiful ladies.

• c. He wants to start a fight with the Capulets.

• d. He wants Romeo to forget about Rosaline.

In Act 1, Scene 5, what literary device does Romeo use to describe Juliet's beauty?

• a. Metaphor/Personification

• b. Simile

• c. Personification

• d. Hyperbole

In Act 1, Scene 4, what literary device does Mercutio use to describe dreams?

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• a. Metaphor

• b. Simile

• d. Hyperbole

• c. Personification

What new character are we introduced to in Act 4?

• Benvolio

• Herman

• Mercutio

In Act 1, Scene 4, what does Romeo compare his love for Rosaline to?

• a. A rose with thorns

• b. A fire burning in his soul

• c. A book that he cannot read

In Act 1, Scene 4, what literary device does Romeo use to describe the stars?

c. Personification

• a. Metaphor

• b. Simile

• d. Hyperbole

In Act 1, Scene 5, what does Romeo mean when he says, "Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight!"?

• A) He has never been in love before meeting Juliet

• B) He has loved other women before meeting Juliet

• C) He doesn't believe in love at first sight

• D) He is questioning whether his love for Juliet is real