English Literature

>

GCSE

Romeo and Juliet

Question

How does Shakespeare use metaphors to create a heightened sense of drama in ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

3 years ago

·

1 Reply

·

1668 views

S

Samara Schulist


Get A Free Cheatsheet For Romeo and Juliet 🔥

Use our concise notes and diagrams to only revise what you need to know.

By submitting your email, you agree to join our mailing list. You can unsubscribe at any time.

1 Answer

Misty Profile Picture
Misty Verified Sherpa Tutor ✓

I may have the secret to solving humanities

8 reviews

  1. 'Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs'

Shakespeare uses a conceit here (an unsual comparison between two things) + Semantic field of suffocation/pollution + olfactory imagery = dramatic because it poses Love as something dangerous and toxic but also slightly undetectable - little foreshadowing here as Romeo actually poisons himself due to his love


Love is an abstract concept + 'smoke', 'fume' + onomatopoeia 'sighs' = things that are intangible which connotes that love can be difficult to grasp

Found this useful? Give kudos!

I'm available for 1:1 private online tuition!

Click here to view my profile and arrange a free introduction.

Think you can help?

More English Literature GCSE Questions
Sherpa Badge

Need a GCSE English Literature tutor?

Get started with a free online introductions with an experienced and qualified online tutor on Sherpa.

Find a GCSE English Literature Tutor