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“by yonder blessed moon … that tips with silver all these fruit-tree tops”
Imagery
Act 2,
Scene 2
Lines 107-

Imagery of the moon as a silver ball recited by Romeo in myShakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 2.

Romeo begins to swear his love until he’s interrupted by Juliet. He swears by the moon, which as it passes across the night sky appears to be a silver ball atop the fruit trees in the orchard.