Romeo and Juliet 2.2 Performance: Romeo, Lines 15-25a

The transcript poetically describes the beauty of a woman's eyes and cheeks, comparing them to celestial bodies. It imagines the brightness of her cheek outshining stars and expresses a longing to touch her cheek.

What does the speaker compare the beloved's eyes to?

• Stars

• Candles

• The moon

• Sunlight

How does the speaker describe the effect of the beloved's cheek on the stars?

• It would make the stars shine brighter

• It would make the stars appear dim

• It would make the stars disappear

• It would make the stars twinkle more

What does the speaker suggest would happen if the beloved's cheek shone brightly?

• Birds would become silent

• Birds would fly away

• Birds would fall asleep

• Birds would sing and think it was day

What gesture does the speaker observe the beloved making?

• Covering her face

• Clapping her hands

• Waving her hand

• Leaning her cheek on her hand

What does the speaker wish to do with the beloved's cheek?

• Draw it

• See it

• Touch it

• Kiss it