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question: throughout act ii, scene ii of the tragedy of romeo and juliet, romeo and juliet speak in blank verse. which of the following best describes the effect shakespeare achieves by using blank verse instead of prose?

a. the poetic nature of blank verse heightens the romantic intensity of the scene.

b. the stately rhythms of blank verse emphasize the ritual nature of the love scene.

c. the casual quality of blank verse makes the dialogue sound more informal and affectionate.

d. the rhyme scheme of blank verse makes the audience question the lovers’ sincerity.

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.

"as joseph sat in history class, he was aware that the teacher was talking, but instead of paying attention, he doodled in his notebook." this is an example of a. listening b. hearing c. talking d. understanding

Discuss ways in which these authors differ in style. refer to specific details from each story to support your points.