Figurative language in Romeo and Juliet, and more...

Unlock Shakespeare's R&J! Master figurative language like metaphors & similes.

Reread pages 17-23 (Act 1) of Romeo and Juliet. Find and quote at least 3 figurative language elements, such as personification, simile and metaphor. Explain the meaning of each sentence (what is the literary device trying to say?)For example:1. "True love always finds a way". In this sentence, the chorus (narrator) is trying to say that if two persons love each other with all their hearts, no matter what obstacle would be in their way, they are going to be together. 1.2.3. In Act 1 Scene 2, Romeo claims that "there isn't a woman alive who is more beautiful than Rosaline". Is this a metaphor, a personification or a hyperbole? Why? Match the following phrases or words with their definition Biting your thumb An action which is a silent and immature way to insult someone and could be interpreted as an invitation to violence. To swear To play hard to get To pretend that you are less interested in someone than you really are as a way of making them more interested in you, especially at the start of a romantic relationship Obsessed Unable to stop thinking about something; too interested in or worried about something To show off To behave in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration, and that other people often find annoying Pick at least 2 of the words or phrases from the previous exercise, and write a short paragraph (3 - 4 sentences) describing one or more passages of Romeo and Juliet.