Question

select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.

read the following excerpt from the text:

romeo: o, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!

(5) it seems she hangs upon the cheek of night

as a rich jewel in an ethiops ear;

beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear!

what does the phrase \hangs upon the cheek of night\ mean?

romeo says juliet \hangs upon the cheek of night,\ meaning

choose an answer
she is trouble, and he should stay away
she clings to people
she is a sparkling light in the darkness
she stays in the dark corners of the room

Explanation:

Analyze the context and imagery

The excerpt from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet reads:
"O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!
It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night
As a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear;"

Romeo is comparing Juliet's beauty to a bright, sparkling jewel set against the dark background of the night.

Evaluate the options

• "she is trouble, and he should stay away": Incorrect. The tone is highly admiring, not cautionary.
• "she clings to people": Incorrect. This is a literal misinterpretation of "hangs upon."
• "she is a sparkling light in the darkness": Correct. This matches the imagery of teaching torches to burn bright and standing out like a bright jewel against the dark "cheek of night."
• "she stays in the dark corners of the room": Incorrect. This contradicts the theme of her radiant, outstanding beauty.

Answer:

• she is trouble, and he should stay away
• she clings to people
• she is a sparkling light in the darkness (Correct answer)
• she stays in the dark corners of the room