Throughout act ii, scene iii, of the tragedy of romeo and juliet, romeo and juliet speak in blank verse. which of the following best describes the effect shakespeare achieves by using blank verse instead of prose?
a. the poetic nature of blank verse heightens the romantic intensity of the scene.
b. the stately rhythms of blank verse emphasize the ritual nature of the love scene.
c. the rhyme scheme of blank verse makes the audience question the lovers' sincerity.
d. the casual quality of blank verse makes the dialogue sound more informal and affectionate.