Understanding Romeo's Soliloquy

Romeo admires Juliet's beauty, comparing her to the sun and expressing envy towards the moon. He declares his love for her, using celestial imagery to describe her eyes and cheeks. Romeo wishes to be close to Juliet, expressing a desire to touch her cheek.

What does Romeo compare Juliet to at the beginning of his soliloquy?

• A lamp

• The sun

• The stars

• The moon

Why does Romeo urge the sun to rise?

• To warm the earth

• To make Juliet happy

• To start a new day

• To outshine the envious moon

What does Romeo say about Juliet's eyes?

• They twinkle like stars

• They are dull and lifeless

• They are as bright as the moon

• They are closed

How does Romeo describe the brightness of Juliet's cheek?

• It is pale and sickly

• It is as bright as a lamp

• It would shame the stars

• It is dark and shadowy

What does Romeo wish to be so he could touch Juliet's cheek?

• A bird

• A lamp

• A star

• A glove

What does Romeo express through his wish to be a glove on Juliet's hand?

• His longing to walk with her

• His desire to be close to her

• His wish to see her smile

• His hope to hear her voice