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Positively Connotated Diction In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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Shakespeare utilizes positively connotated diction in Romeo and Juliet to convey Romeo’s blithe tone about the possibility of seeing Juliet. Before the arrival of Balthasar, Romeo fantasizes about seeing Juliet and says, “Ah me, how sweet is love itself possessed / When but love’s shadows are so rich in joy!” The use of the phrase ‘ah me’ shows Romeo’s current feeling of joy at this moment. ‘Ah me’ in this example has a positive connotation. The use of the phrase ‘rich in joy’ expresses Romeo’s blithe tone as well. This phrase has a positive connotation and presents how Romeo feels about love. All of these lines serve as a pause on all of his worries, and it relieves him to be able to think of his dear love, Juliet. The thought of love brings
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