What does the image of "a huge mountain ‘tween my heart and tongue” suggest about the meaning of this passage?Portia does not want Lucius to find out that she is in love.Portia misses the freedom to enjoy being out in nature.Portia knows that Lucius is one of the conspirators.Portia wishes for help to keep from saying what she knows and feels.
What does Portia compare a rumor to? [___]
How does she describe the way the rumor is circulating? [___]
What is Shakespeare’s purpose in using this imagery? [___]
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