Romeo uses hyperboles (extreme exaggerations) and similes to describe his feelings when he notices Juliet. Give two examples of both figurative languages.

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Romeo and Juliet

Romeo uses hyperboles (extreme exaggerations) and similes to describe his feelings when he notices Juliet. Give two examples of both figurative languages.

Act 1 Scene 5

Asked by DispatchedMonkey on 5/5/2016 10:53 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 5/5/2016 10:59 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 5/5/2016 10:59 PM

There is a lot of personification throughout this passage,

Oh, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear, Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear. So shows a snowy dove trooping with crows

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