Act II

The intense love between Romeo and Juliet has quickly culminated into an elopement. There is hope that peace and reconciliation will follow in the footsteps of these young teenagers, yet there are ominous signs that foreshadow tragedy yet to come. How will things unravel for the star-crossed lovers?

In addition to exploring the second act of Romeo and Juliet, you learned about the different types of figurative language and poetic devices used in Shakespeare's play. You examined some examples of these literary devices from Act I, and you also identified examples from Act II. As you continue to read the play, keep these literary devices in mind. You will see metaphors, similes, puns, couplets, and all the rest repeated throughout the drama. Recognizing this literary devices and paying close attention to stage directions will aid your understanding of the play.