What is the effect of the metaphor in the following line from Romeo's speech to Juliet from Act I, Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet?
If I profane with my unworthiest hand
This holy shrine,
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It exaggerates the fact that Rod this leoking for
Juliet is the answer.
It creates a vivid picture
• of Romeo holding Juliet's hand in readers' minds.
It shows that Romeo
presence.
It creates suspense because readers wonder
• what happens next between Romeo and Juliet.
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The effect of the metaphor in the line "If I profane with my unworthiest hand this holy shrine" is that it creates a vivid picture in readers' minds of Romeo holding Juliet's hand. The metaphor compares Juliet to a holy shrine, emphasizing her purity and worthiness in Romeo's eyes. This adds depth to Romeo's declaration of love for Juliet and sets the tone for their relationship as something sacred and significant.
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The effect of the metaphor in the line "If I profane with my unworthiest hand this holy shrine" is that it creates a vivid picture of Romeo holding Juliet's hand in readers' minds.