Figurative Language in Act 3

What metaphor does Romeo use to describe Juliet's beauty in Act 3?

• A delicate flower in a garden.

• A rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear.

• A shining star in the night sky.

• A bright sun in the morning light.

Identify an example of personification in Act 3 and explain its significance.

• The Nurse's line 'The clock struck nine when I did send the nurse' illustrates personification.

• Juliet's line 'O serpent heart, hid with a flowering face!' is an example of personification.

• Romeo's line 'But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?' is an example of personification.

• Mercutio's line 'The sun is the eye of the day' serves as an example of personification.

How does Shakespeare use simile in Mercutio's speech during Act 3?

• Shakespeare avoids simile in Mercutio's speech altogether.

• Simile is used to describe Mercutio's physical appearance.

• Shakespeare uses simile in Mercutio's speech to create vivid imagery and emphasize the complexities of love.

• Shakespeare uses simile to simplify the themes of fate.

What is the effect of the imagery used in Juliet's soliloquy in Act 3?

• The imagery focuses on the comedic elements of Juliet's character.

• The imagery serves to lighten the mood of the play.

• The imagery conveys Juliet's emotional turmoil and deepens the audience's connection to her despair.

• The imagery highlights the beauty of love and romance.

Find an example of hyperbole in Act 3 and discuss its impact on the scene.

• Benvolio's claim 'I would rather die than fight.' is an example of hyperbole.

• Romeo's line 'I am fortune's fool!' is an example of hyperbole.

• Juliet's statement 'My bounty is as boundless as the sea.' is hyperbole.

• Mercutio's line 'A plague o' both your houses!' is an example of hyperbole.

How does the use of oxymoron reflect Romeo's feelings in Act 3?

• Oxymoron indicates Romeo's indifference towards love.

• Oxymoron shows Romeo's certainty about love.

• It highlights Romeo's joy in his relationship.

• The use of oxymoron reflects Romeo's inner conflict and confusion about love and hate.

What role does figurative language play in the conflict between Tybalt and Romeo in Act 3?

• Figurative language serves to clarify the relationship between Tybalt and Romeo.

• Figurative language intensifies the conflict by highlighting insults and misunderstandings between Tybalt and Romeo.

• Figurative language only enhances the romantic elements of the play.

• Figurative language has no impact on the conflict between Tybalt and Romeo.

Describe how foreshadowing is achieved through figurative language in Act 3.

• Foreshadowing in Act 3 is achieved through metaphors and imagery that hint at future conflict and tension.

• Imagery in Act 3 serves to provide comic relief rather than foreshadowing.

• Foreshadowing is absent in Act 3, as the plot is straightforward.

• Foreshadowing is only achieved through dialogue in Act 3.

What is the significance of the imagery of light and dark in Act 3?

• The imagery of light and dark signifies the conflict between knowledge and ignorance, hope and despair.

• The contrast of light and dark illustrates the theme of love and betrayal.

• Light symbolizes danger while dark represents safety.

• The imagery of light and dark represents the passage of time and change.

How does Shakespeare's use of figurative language enhance the theme of love versus hate in Act 3?

• The theme of love versus hate is not present in Act 3.

• Shakespeare's use of figurative language enhances the theme of love versus hate by contrasting imagery and emotions, illustrating the complexities and consequences of both feelings.

• Shakespeare uses only literal language to express love and hate.

• Figurative language is absent in Shakespeare's works.