Which line from act i scene i of a midsummer night's dream expresses one of the main themes of the play? "thrice-blessed they that master so their blood," "but earthlier happy is the rose distill'd," "the course of true love never did run smooth; " "so quick bright things come to confusion."

The answer is the course of true love never did run smooth

The play is about the desire for love and how finding it is difficult. It is all bout who you love, who you should love and how other factors interfere.  Several couples and thier issues come up during the play, and it explores it all with humor and tragedy.

"The course of true love never did run smooth"

imagery :

"facing the rising sun of our new day begun"

paints a vivid picture and emphasizes the meaning, purpose, and emotional weight of the piece

alliteration:

"sing a song full of the faith".

contributes to the musical quality

oxymoron:

"silent tears"

intensifies the emotional content of the poem

simile :

"loud as the rolling sea"

conveys a sense of widespread rejoicing

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