The ongoing dialogue that develops the image of Juliet as a holy shrine and Romeo as a sinner on a pilgrimage toward salvation is an example of...

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dramatic irony.
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a soliloquy.
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an extended metaphor.
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foreshadowing.
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The ongoing dialogue that develops the image of Juliet as a holy shrine and Romeo as a sinner on a pilgrimage toward salvation is an example of an extended metaphor. This comparison reinforces the themes of love and purity in Romeo and Juliet's relationship.