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by William Shakespeare Juliet. What's here? a cup, clos'd in my true love's hand? Poison, I see, hath been his timeless end.— O churl! drunk all, and left no friendly drop To help me after?—I will kiss thy lips; Haply some poison yet doth hang on them, To make me die with a restorative. [Kisses him.] Thy lips are warm. 1 Watch. [Within.] Lead, boy; which way? Juliet. Yea, noise? then I'll be brief.—O happy dagger! [Snatching Romeo's dagger.] This is thy sheath. [Stabs herself.]; there rest, and let me die. [Falls on Romeo's body, and dies.] From Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Use the image and the passage below to answer the question. Source: Zuri Swimmer. Alamy Stock Photo What is the most likely reason the painter chose this moment to depict? (1 point) Responses It shows a moment of decision, when Juliet realizes she must act quickly. It shows a moment of decision, when Juliet realizes she must act quickly. It shows a moment of high emotion, when Juliet first realizes that Romeo is dead. It shows a moment of high emotion, when Juliet first realizes that Romeo is dead. It shows a moment of intimacy, when Juliet has a moment to mourn Romeo’s death. It shows a moment of intimacy, when Juliet has a moment to mourn Romeo’s death. It shows a moment of courage, when Juliet’s character in the face of adversity is revealed. It shows a moment of courage, when Juliet’s character in the face of adversity is revealed. Skip to navigation

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The most likely reason the painter chose this moment to depict is: **It shows a moment of high emotion, when Juliet first realizes that Romeo is dead.**

This moment captures Juliet's despair and urgency as she processes the tragic news of Romeo's death and makes the heart-wrenching decision to follow him in death.