Question

read the source of the allusion.

in william shakespeares romeo and juliet, romeo is known for the eloquent declaration of love with which he woos juliet.

what is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

before jenny had even met her future husband in person, she knew about his reputation as a romeo.

a man who is shy and hard to approach

a man who is very romantic

Explanation:

The allusion draws from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, where Romeo is defined by his passionate, eloquent romantic gestures to win Juliet's love. In the given sentence, this reference is used to describe Jenny's future husband based on this established romantic archetype.

Answer:

a man who is very romantic