Sound Devices
Identify the sound device in this line: "My masters, are you mad? Or what are you?"
A. Assonance
B. Consonance
C. Alliteration
D. Onomatopoeia
C. Alliteration
What type of figurative language is this: "It came o'er my ear like the sweet sound..."?
A. Metaphor
B. Simile
C. Personification
D. Hyperbole
B. Simile
Which happened first: Viola dresses as Cesario OR Viola falls in love with the Duke?
Viola dresses as Cesario
What does “If music be the food of love, play on” mean in everyday language?
A. Orsino is hungry and prefers food to music.
B. Music makes his feelings of love stronger; he wants more music.
C. Orsino dislikes music and wants it to stop.
D. Music is a type of meal.
B. Music makes his feelings of love stronger; he wants more music.
Which plot part is this: "A shipwreck separates Viola and Sebastian; Viola believes Sebastian drowned."
Exposition
Which sound device is shown by repeated "s" or "sh" sounds in a line?
A. Rhyme
B. Alliteration
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Consonance
D. Consonance
In the line “If music be the food of love, play on,” what figurative device is being used when music is compared to food?
A. Simile
B. Metaphor
C. Idiom
D. Onomatopoeia
B. Metaphor
Which happened first: Maria writes a letter to Malvolio OR Sebastian tells Antonio that Viola is dead?
Sebastian tells Antonio that Viola is dead
What does “Love sought is good, but given unsought is better” mean?
A. Finding love by searching is best; accidental love is not good.
B. If you look for love it's fine, but being loved without looking is better.
C. Love is always the worst thing that can happen.
D. Love should be bought, not found.
B. If you look for love it's fine, but being loved without looking is better.
Which plot part is this: "Identities are revealed: Viola reveals herself, reuniting with Sebastian; Orsino realizes Viola is a woman."
Resolution
From the test excerpt: "…so sweet a breath to sing, as the Fool has." Which sound device is being used with repeated "s" sounds?
A. Assonance
B. Consonance
C. Onomatopoeia
D. Hyperbole
B. Consonance
Read: “I am all the daughters of my father’s house, and all the brothers too.” What does this mean in simple terms?
A. Viola is the only child and her parents depend on her.
B. Viola feels like both daughter and brother because her twin is missing.
C. Viola wants to be a member of Orsino’s family.
D. Viola is claiming ownership of the house.
B. Viola feels like both daughter and brother because her twin is missing.
Which happened first: Sir Toby duels with Sebastian OR Sir Andrew challenges Cesario to a duel?
Sir Andrew challenges Cesario to a duel
What does “I am all the daughters of my father’s house, and all the brothers too” mean?
A. She is proud to be both a daughter and a brother in the household.
B. She is confusing and does not understand family roles.
C. She feels she must fulfill both male and female family responsibilities because her brother is missing.
D. She claims ownership of all family members’ rights.
C. She feels she must fulfill both male and female family responsibilities because her brother is missing.
Viola (as Cesario) is increasingly attracted to Orsino but continues to deliver his messages to Olivia. Olivia falls in love with Cesario and secretly gives him a ring to return to Orsino. Sir Toby, Sir Andrew, and Maria escalate their prank by forging a letter to trick Malvolio into thinking Olivia loves him.
Climax
Identify the sound device and explain why: "It had a dying fall. O, it came o'er my ear..." (Hint: focus on repeated vowel or consonant sounds).
A. Assonance (repeated vowel sounds that create a musical effect)
B. Consonance (repeated consonant sounds that create rhythm)
C. Alliteration (repeated initial consonant sounds only)
D. Rhyme (end words that sound alike)
A. Assonance (repeated vowel sounds that create a musical effect)
OR
B. Consonance (repeated consonant sounds that create rhythm)
From the test: “awaken my bounty.” What figurative device is that and what does it mean?
A. Personification — wake up his generosity so he might give more.
B. Onomatopoeia — a sound that means money.
C. Rhyme — two words that sound similar.
D. Consonance — repeating consonant sounds to create rhythm.
A. Personification — wake up his generosity so he might give more.
Which happened first: Orsino marries Viola OR Olivia falls in love with Cesario?
Olivia falls in love with Cesario
Explain the impact of “Be not afraid of greatness…remember who commended thy yellow stockings” — what does this line do in the plot?
A. It is sincere advice from Olivia to Malvolio encouraging social ambition.
B. It is part of the forged letter that tricks Malvolio into acting foolish to please Olivia.
C. It is a warning from Orsino about dress code.
D. It is a piece of stage direction, not said aloud
B. It is part of the forged letter that tricks Malvolio into acting foolish to please Olivia.
Which plot part is this: "Viola (as Cesario) grows close to Orsino while continuing to court Olivia for him."
Rising Action
Define onomatopoeia.
A. Onomatopoeia imitates sounds (e.g., "buzz")
B. Onomatopoeia repeats vowel sounds.
C. Onomatopoeia repeats consonant sounds.
D. Onomatopoeia is the same as rhyme
A. Onomatopoeia imitates sounds (e.g., "buzz")
Explain how the simile about the music "like the sweet sound / That breathes upon a bank of violets" creates imagery. Which TWO sensory images does it mainly evoke?
A. Hear and Smell
B. Touch and Taste
C. Sight and Touch
D. Taste and Sound
A. Hear and Smell
Put these in the correct chronological order (earliest to latest): Viola dresses as Cesario; Maria writes the letter to Malvolio; Sebastian is shipwrecked; Orsino asks Cesario to woo Olivia.
A. Sebastian shipwrecked → Viola dresses as Cesario → Orsino asks Cesario → Maria writes letter
Interpret “O Time, thou must untangle this, not I.” Which answer best explains the figurative device and the speaker’s feeling?
A. Metaphor — the speaker thinks time is a rope to untie; they feel calm.
B. Personification — the speaker treats Time like a person who will solve problems; they feel helpless.
C. Hyperbole — the speaker exaggerates the importance of time; they feel excited.
D. Alliteration — repeated consonant sounds show the speaker’s confidence.
B. Personification — the speaker treats Time like a person who will solve problems; they feel helpless.
Which plot part is this: "Sebastian arrives in Illyria and is mistaken for Cesario; Olivia, convinced he is Cesario, proposes and quickly marries him. Antonio is arrested."
Falling Action