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 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 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. It gives a clue as to how the love story of Romeo and Juliet will end tragically.

Answer 1

The correct response is: It expresses that Romeo’s good qualities are an inherent part of him and more important than his name.

This analogy highlights the idea that names and labels do not define a person's essence. Juliet is essentially arguing that Romeo's character and virtues are what truly matter, regardless of the feud between their families. This reflects the broader theme in the play concerning the significance of identity and the impact of societal labels.