Question

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in act i, scene 1, benvolio says, “i do but keep the peace: put up thy sword, / or
manage it to part these men with me.” the phrase “manage it” is an example of
which figurative language?
a) metaphor
b) simile
c) hyperbole
d) alliteration

part 3: the life of william shakespeare
using complete sentences, answer the following questions about the life of william
shakespeare. fill in the blanks on #15 and #16.

1. when was shakespeare’s birthday?

in act 1, scene 1, romeo uses the metaphor “o brawling love, o loving hate”
what does this metaphor reveal about romeo’s feelings toward love?
a) romeo thinks love to be a peaceful and soothing surrounding love.
b) romeo thinks love to be a powerful and comforting experience.
c) romeo enjoys the emotional clarity love brings.
d) romeo feels that love is purely a source of conflict and pain.

in act 1, scene 2, juliet says, “i’ll look to like, if looking liking move.” what type of
figurative language is this an example of?
a) simile
b) alliteration
c) metaphor
d) hyperbole

in act 1, scene 1, benvolio says, “i do but keep the peace: put up thy sword, / or
manage it to part these men with me.” the phrase “manage it” is an example of
which figurative language?
a) metaphor
b) simile
c) hyperbole
d) alliteration

Explanation:

Question 11 (About Shakespeare's birthday)

William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564. This is a well - known fact in the study of Shakespeare's life, which falls under the subfield of Literature (specifically the study of Shakespeare's biography within literary studies).

Answer:

William Shakespeare's birthday was on April 23, 1564.