Much Ado 2
This character pretends to be Benedick and finds out that Don Pedro is in love with Hero during the masquerade ball.
Claudio
Fill-in-the-blank: As the night wore on, the _________danced joyfully, celebrating the festival with enthusiasm.
What does Beatrice ask Benedick to do after Hero collapses?
Kill Claudio
In Balthasar’s song, he sings,
“Sigh no more, ladies,
sigh no more.”
The repetition of “sigh no more” is an example of what literary device?
anaphora
How does Dogberry contribute to the tone and theme of Act 3?
He provides comic relief while ironically unveiling the truth.
Based on a conversation in the orchard, this character finds out that the woman he has been arguing with for many years is actually in love with him.
Benedick
This word's Latin roots say it means "to stand against," and can be used to describe someone who is stubborn.
Obstinate
Why does Claudio publicly shame Hero at their wedding?
He believes Don John's accusation that she has been unfaithful.
Leonato says: "Oh Fate! Take not away thy heavy hand. / Death is the fairest cover for her shame / That may be wish'd for." (Act 4, Scene 1) His addressing of fate is considered what literary device?
apostrophe
Many people thought that the defendant was not guilty.
Is the underlined portion of the sentence above a prepositional phrase or dependent clause?
Dependent clause
Which character helps Don John develop the scheme against Hero and Claudio?
Borachio
What is another word for dirty?
Smirched
How does Don Pedro respond during Hero's humiliation?
He supports Claudio's accusations against Hero.
When Beatrice says: “I’d rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man say he loves me,” (1.1.129-130) what literary device does she employ?
hyperbole
Eavesdropping and mishearing information throughout the play Much Ado About Nothing would be considered this literary term:
Conceit
What is the significance of Balthasar's song in Act 2? It goes: "Sigh no more ladies, sigh no more. Men were deceivers ever. One foot on shore and one on land; to one thing, constant never. But sigh not so, but let them go, and be you blithe and bonny, converting all your sounds of woe into hey, nonny, nonny."
It advises women that men will be unreliable in romance.
Fill-in-the-blank: Don John acts as a ____________, pretending honesty while secretly plotting to ruin Hero and Claudio.
What important change occurs in Benedick during Act 4?
He admits his love for Beatrice and agrees to support her by challenging Claudio.
To “bear the yoke” is a phrase used throughout Much Ado About Nothing. This is an ________________
which means “to be married.”
idiom
The tone of Much Ado About Nothing would be considered:
A. lighthearted and witty
B. dark and damaging
C. intensely social
D. All the above
All
What does Beatrice mean when she says: "He were an excellent man that were made just in between (Don John) and Benedick. The one is too like an image and says nothing, and the other too like my lady's eldest son, evermore tattling."
A perfect man would balance Don John's silence and Benedick's nonstop talking.
Fill-in-the blank: She hoped to ______________ his kindness by offering her assistance when he needed it most.
requite
Why does the Friar suggest pretending that Hero has died?
To give them time to find out what really happened that caused Claudio to deny Hero at the altar.
What type of literary device is used in the following quote: “If we can do this, Cupid is no longer an archer; his glory shall be ours, for we are the only love gods” (2.1.376-377).
Allusion
Which of the following would be an appropriate symbol for the play Much Ado About Nothing?
A. A bird
B. A mask
C. A strawberry
D. A rose
A mask
Why does Don John tell Claudio that Don Pedro is "wooing" Hero?
He wants to hurt Claudio and make him jealous and angry.
True or false? Contagion is an adjective.
False
What theme is most strongly emphasized during the wedding scene in Act 4?
The danger of judging others without proof.
Benedick says: "This can be no trick. Then conference was sadly borne; they have the truth of this from Hero; they seem to pity the lady. It seems her affections have their full bent. Love me? Why, it must be requited! I hear how I am censured. They say I will bear myself proudlyif I perceive the love come from her. They say, too, that she will rather die than give any sign of affection. I did never think to marry."
Because he is on stage by himself, this is an example of which literary term?
soliloquy
When Dogberry says: “Our watch, sir, have indeed comprehended two aspicious persons,” what he really means is: “Our watch, sir, have indeed, apprehended two suspicious persons.” His misuse of words is considered:
malapropism