Question

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare "What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other word would smell as sweet. So Romeo would, were he not Romeo called…" from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Question Use the passage to answer the question. How does the analogy in this excerpt from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet help develop meaning in the text? (1 point) Responses It expresses that Romeo’s good qualities are an inherent part of him and more important than his name. It expresses that Romeo’s good qualities are an inherent part of him and more important than his name. It gives a clue as to how the love story of Romeo and Juliet will end tragically. It gives a clue as to how the love story of Romeo and Juliet will end tragically. It demonstrates that Juliet and Romeo were meant to be together. It demonstrates that Juliet and Romeo were meant to be together. It describes the great efforts that Romeo made in order to meet Juliet and hints at how much he loves her.

Answer 1

The best response to how the analogy in this excerpt helps develop meaning in the text is:

**It expresses that Romeo’s good qualities are an inherent part of him and more important than his name.**

This choice highlights Juliet's realization that Romeo's identity and worth are not defined by his family name (Montague) but by his character. This reflection on the insignificance of names in contrast to the essence of love underscores one of the central themes of the play—the conflict between personal identity and societal expectations.