The balcony scene is one of the most famous scenes from any piece of drama. Because of this, it is often alluded to in many other pieces of literature or in popular culture. You will want to fully understand the meaning of this scene and the literary devices, like irony, that are being used. To check your recall, you will complete the following multiple-choice questions.

Please match the correct answer with the question being asked.

What does Romeo overhear Juliet saying before he speaks to her?

A. She says that they cannot overcome their families' hate.
B. She says that love will overcome all obstacles.
C. She says Romeo's name does not matter and she offers herself to him.
D. She says nothing as she is crying in shame and fear.