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Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare

ROMEO.

O blessed, blessed night! I am afeard,

Being in night, all this is but a dream,

Too flattering-sweet to be substantial.





from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

Question
Use the passage to answer the question.

What is Romeo’s tone in this passage?

(5 points)
Responses

melancholy
melancholy

fearful
fearful

apologetic
apologetic

disbelieving
disbelieving

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Answer: fearful.

Explanation: Romeo says "I am afeard" and worries this "is but a dream" and "Too flattering-sweet to be substantial," showing anxiety and doubt that the pleasant moment is real rather than lasting — a tone of fear/unease.