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 describes the great efforts that Romeo made in order to meet Juliet and hints at how much he loves her. It describes the great efforts that Romeo made in order to meet Juliet and hints at how much he loves her. 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 demonstrates that Juliet and Romeo were meant to be together. It demonstrates that Juliet and Romeo were meant to be together. It gives a clue as to how the love story of Romeo and Juliet will end tragically.

Answer 1

The analogy in this excerpt helps develop meaning in the text by expressing that Romeo’s good qualities are an inherent part of him and more important than his name. Juliet is conveying that a name, such as "Montague," does not define who Romeo is or diminish his worth; instead, it's his character and essence that truly matter. This highlights the theme of love transcending social identity and familial conflict.