Scene II: Capulet's orchard.
Enter Juliet alone.
JULIET: Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds,
Towards Phoebus' lodging! Such a wagoner
As Phaeton would whip you to the West
And bring in cloudy night immediately.
Spread thy close curtain, love-performing night,
That runaway eyes may wink, and Romeo
Leap to these arms untalk'd of and unseen.
-From Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Which type of speech best describes this excerpt?
monologue
soliloquy
aside
none of the above
The type of speech that best describes this excerpt is a soliloquy.
The type of speech that best describes this excerpt is a soliloquy.
The type of speech that best describes this excerpt is a soliloquy.
A soliloquy is a speech performed by a character alone on stage, expressing their inner thoughts and feelings. In this excerpt, Juliet is speaking her thoughts out loud while being alone in Capulet's orchard. She expresses her longing for Romeo to come to her, using poetic language and imagery. Soliloquies are often used to provide insight into a character's emotions and motivations.