Question

in act 1, scene 3: during lady capulet’s speech, the book metaphor shifts to pertain to more than one subject, including: a. paris; the sea; and great prosperity b. paris’s eyes; love; and obscurity c. paris’s good looks; paris himself; and marriage d. paris’s eyes; sea life; and hidden riches in act 1, scene 3: what can you infer is lady capulet’s motivation for giving this speech? a. she wants to calm juliet’s anxieties b. she is driven mostly by greed c. she wants to protect juliet from paris d. she is trying to smooth the way for this match

Explanation:

For the first question: In Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scene 3, Lady Capulet uses the book metaphor to praise Paris's appearance, frame Paris as a suitable match, and push for Juliet to marry him, all to advance the arranged marriage.
For the second question: Lady Capulet's speech focuses on Paris's attractive features, framing him as a desirable partner, then centers on Paris himself and the goal of marrying him to Juliet.

Answer:

1. D. She is trying to smooth the way for this match
2. C. Paris's good looks; Paris himself; and marriage