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Step 1 Instructions:
Read the following scene from Romeo and Juliet once and then paraphrase it in the space below (use extra paper if needed). While paraphrasing, change all metaphors to similes, and ignore line breaks. Use the chart to help you think through the scene and note any unfamiliar terms (see Step 2 instructions).

Romeo and Juliet: Annotated Balcony Scene, Act 2, Scene 2

O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo? (35) Deny thy father and refuse thy name; (36) Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, (37) And I'll no longer be a Capulet. (38) [Aside.] Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this? (39) 'Tis but thy name that is my enemy: (40) Thou art thyself, though not a Montague. (41) What's Montague? It is nor hand, nor foot, (42) Nor arm, nor face, nor any other part (43) Belonging to a man. O, be some other name. (44) What's in a name? That which we call a rose (45) By any other name would smell as sweet; (46) So Romeo would, were he not Romeo call'd, (47) Retain that dear perfection which he owes (48) Without that title. Romeo, doff thy name, (49) And for that name, which is no part of thee, (50) Take all myself. (51)

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Step 2 Annotation Instructions:

Use the Line # column to mark the line(s) you are referencing in the poem. In the Annotation column, write down a note about the line. During class discussion, you can use the Additional Notes section to add further thoughts.

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Additional Notes