Question

read the excerpt from shakespeares romeo and juliet.
juliet: ay me!
romeo: she speaks:
o, speak again, bright angel! for thou art
as glorious to this night, being oer my head
as is a winged messenger of heaven
unto the white-upturned wondering eyes
of mortals that fall back to gaze on him
when he bestrides the lazy-pacing clouds
and sails upon the bosom of the air
how are the writing styles of romeo and juliet and ovid’s pyramus and thisbe similar?
○ both use historical details.
○ both use figurative language.
○ both use predictable rhyme.
○ both use rhythmic stanzas.

Explanation:

1. Analyze "Both use historical details": "Romeo and Juliet" excerpt here has no historical details, and "Pyramus and Thisbe" is a myth, not heavy on historical details. Eliminate this.
2. Analyze "Both use figurative language": In the "Romeo and Juliet" excerpt, Romeo uses a metaphor ("bright angel") and other figurative elements. "Pyramus and Thisbe" also uses figurative language (e.g., comparing their love to natural elements). This fits.
3. Analyze "Both use predictable rhyme": The "Romeo and Juliet" excerpt here is in blank verse (no strict predictable rhyme), and "Pyramus and Thisbe" has more varied rhyme. Eliminate.
4. Analyze "Both use rhythmic stanzas": "Romeo and Juliet" in this excerpt is in lines without stanzas, and "Pyramus and Thisbe" structure differs. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. Both use figurative language