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Figurative Language In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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Shakesphere is one of the most famous English writers. One of his most famous plays was Romeo and Juliet. He used lots of figurative language in his plays. Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet so couples would appreciate their love. The significance of the figurative language in Romeo and Juliet is to develop the characters emotions. Shakespeare uses metaphors in his plays because they compare something without using like or as. “It is the east, and Juliet is the sun” (2.2.3). In this line Shakespeare is comparing Juliet to the sun. When Romeo says this he is calling Juliet beautiful. Romeo is in the Capulet’s orchard when he says this. This helps develop the love Romeo has for Juliet. Shakespeare uses similes in his plays to compare two things
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