How does Shakespeare effectively use irony in Romeo And Juliet?

[tastyrainbow]

Hey, I need some help with homework.

1.How and why does Shakespeare us humor in Romeo and Juliet? Explain how he uses literary devices to create this humor; for example, consider Shakespeare's uses of puns and irony.

2.How does Shakespeare effectively use irony in Romeo and Juliet? Where does he create dramatic tension, suspense, or tragedy in the play? Describe what the irony is and what it does for us, the audience.

[JBI]

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