Metaphor: The Comparison of 2 unlike things without the use of "Like" or "As" , "What ho! You men, you bests, that quench fire of your promiscuous rage!" - Prince Escalus, Comparison of the 2 families arguments to "beasts", Helps you begin to understand the depth of anger/hatred between the families, Irony: The differnce between the surface of what is said in the underlying meaning. , "If he be married, my grave is like to be my wedding bed" - Juliet, Shows the story and the character's love will lead to death, Emphasises that fate that they were never meant to be together. , Allusion: Refers to a well known story, event, person, or object to make a comparison for the reader. , "... She's not be hit with cupid's arrow. She hath doth's wit." -Romeo, Shows the feeling that Romeo has for Rosalina is not mutual. (She doesn't love him back), Well known story that if you are in love, cupid shot you with an arrow. , Pun: A play on words that has 2 or more meanings. , "Give me a torch, I am not for this ambling. Being but heavy, I will bear the light." - Romeo, Romeo wants a light/torch so he isn't stumbling. The light reflects his attitude. More light = Better the attitude.  , Provides humor, shows the depth of Romeo's sadness. ,

Romeo and Juliet - Literary Devices

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