Soliloquy and Figures of Speech in Romeo and Juliet, Part 4
Question 1 of 14 • KS-English Language Arts 9 A-CR
Read the dialogue from Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.Capulet: Why, how now, kinsman! wherefore storm you so?Tybalt: Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe;A villain that is hither come in spite,To scorn at our solemnity this night.Capulet: Young Romeo, is it?Tybalt: ’Tis he, that villain Romeo.Capulet: Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone:He bears him like a portly gentleman
Answer
A
Tybalt is Capulet’s son. His solemn character provides a foil to the emotional nature of Lord Capulet.
B
Tybalt is Capulet’s nephew. His short-tempered personality provides a foil to the calmer Lord Capulet.
C
Tybalt is Capulet’s son-in-law. His love for Juliet provides a foil to Lord Capulet’s cold personality.
D
Tybalt is Capulet’s enemy. His hatred of the Capulet family is a foil to Lord Capulet’s family loyalty.