Read the passage from the farewell speech.
the repetition of the word "love" is effective because it
i do assure you there is no prince that loves his subjects
better, or whose love can countervail our love. there is no
jewel, be it of never so rich a price, which i set before this
jewel: i mean your love. for i do esteem it more than any
treasure or riches; for that we know how to prize, but love
and i count invaluable.
the author to establish a third-person point of view.
creates a romantic tone right from the beginning of the
speech.
emphasizes the speaker's respect and affection for the
audience.
o provides organization so the speaker's thoughts
progress logically