Figurative Language In 'The Teen Brain: Still Under Construction'

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In the beginning of the play light vs. dark sets the ideas of the play. It uses figurative language to reveal the central idea of the play. Time is another motif that can be used to reveal the central idea of the play.
According to “The Teen Brain: Still Under Construction” There is a variety of why adolescence behavior and actions can be dangerous. Romeo was always depressed because he was in love. There can be enormous hormonal changes during teen years. Lord Montague states” they all so soon at the all-cheering sun should in the furthest east begin to draw the shady curtains from Aurora’s bed, away from the light steals my son.
Parents should consider the development of their teen brains as they try to relate to them. Lord Montague seems

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