Hamlet
The central theme of Hamlet's "To be or not to be" soliloquy.
The contemplation of life and death, and the moral implications.
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely positioned words.
What is Alliteration?
To understand the author's attitude toward the subject and how it influences the reader's perception.
What is the purpose of analyzing tone in a literary passage?
Miles
What is Mrs. Rivera's dog name?
Beyonce
Who is the artist that became the most awarded Grammy winner of all time in 2023?
Horatio.
Who is the only character that remains loyal to Hamlet throughout the play?
Placing two elements side by side to highlight contrasts or comparisons.
What is juxtaposition?
Diction
What is word choice affects the tone, mood, and clarity, shaping the reader's interpretation.
UNCW
What is where Mrs. Rivera went to college?
The wrestler-turned actor voices a character in Disney’s Moana movies
Who is the "Rock"?
He believes that killing Claudius during prayer would send his soul to heaven.
Why does Hamlet hesitate to kill Claudius while he is praying?
A metaphor that extends over several lines or throughout an entire work.
Extended metaphor
Symbolism in literature
To imbue objects, characters, or events with deeper meanings beyond their literal sense.
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What is the name of the band that Mrs. Rivera's first big crush played in?
The rapper did Kendrick Lamar take aim at in his 2024 single, “Not Like Us”
Who is Drake?
This underscores the consequences of political and familial corruption, and the fragility of innocence.
When what is said is opposite to what is meant.
What is verbal irony?
Context that provides background that enhances comprehension of themes, characters, and settings.
Why is understanding context important in literary analysis?
California
What is where Mrs. Rivera was born?
The Severance cast member once outsmarted Freddy in the Nightmare on Elm Street series.
Patricia Arquette
It serves as a device for Hamlet to gauge Claudius's guilt and reflects the theme of appearance versus reality.
What is the significance of the play-within-a-play in Hamlet?
The repetition of initial consonant sounds?
What is Alliteration?
The complexity of human relationships and moral dilemmas.
What is a common theme explored in AP Literature exams?
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What is the number of years Mrs. Rivera has worked at MRHS?
The sports team that Will Smith is a part-time owner of
The Philadelphia 76ers (NBA)