Question

whats similes dose romeo use to convey juliets beauty

Answer 1

William Shakespeare is known for his deft use of language in his works. In “Romeo and Juliet” through the character of Romeo we come to know how effectively similes are used to convey the message. Romeo in his speech uses two similes to describe the beauty of Juliet. First simile compares her beauty to a rich jewel worn by an Ethiopian. The comparison here is so effective that the jewel shines brighter against the dark skin background. Such a beauty is very expensive and rare to be seen on earth. The second simile is used to compare Juliet’s beauty to  a snowy dove which stands out as it troops with crows referring to her companions. They are outshone by her heavenly beauty. This is how Romeo conveys Juliet’s beauty.

Answer 2

^{Romeo glorifies the beauty of Juliet. She teaches the torches to burn bright. She 
looks like a rich jewel hanging in an Ethiope’s ear. Her beauty is too rich and too 
dear. She dances like a snowy dove among crows. After the dance, Romeo wants to 
touch the hand of Juliet. So that, his rude hand would be blessed. He swears that} 

^{he had never seen true beauty till that night.}

Answer 3

Romeo praises Juliet's beauty with many similes. He compares her beauty to a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear. Her beauty is too rich for use and expensive on earth. Then he compares her as white as snowy dove which differs from the crows. In the opening lines, he exaggerates that Juliet's beauty surpasses the brightness of light. His comparison shows his passion and excess possessiveness towards Juliet.