Claire stared out the window, watching the dark clouds roll across the sky. Her prospects looked bleak. She wished
she was anywhere but here in her room. The walls felt as if
they were closing in. She was about to turn from the
window when she noticed a small ray of sunshine break
through the clouds. Maybe she could solve her problems if
she talked with her mom. She started to feel better.
Which statement best describes the symbolism used in this passage?
O A. The dark clouds symbolize hopelessness.
O B. The walls symbolize a sense of relief.
O C. The room symbolizes a sanctuary.
D. The sunshine symbolizes friendship.

Read the excerpt from act v, scene iii of romeo and juliet. juliet: go, get thee hence, for i will not away. [exit friar laurence.] what’s here? a cup, clos’d in my true love’s hand? poison, i see, hath been his timeless end. o churl! drunk all, and left no friendly drop to me after! i will kiss thy lips; haply, some poison yet doth hang on them, to make me die with a restorative. [kisses him.] which tragic flaw of juliet’s character is reflected in this excerpt? a) her optimistic way of seeing the world b) her tendency to act without forethought c) her tendency to act out of vengeance d) her carefree way of living life