Literary terms - give term
What literary term is represented when the writer addresses something that is not present tangibly?
apostrophe
What happened before the beginning of the play that suggests friction between Don Pedro and his brother, Don John?
Don Pedro defeated Don John in battle
This character pays his friend 1,000 gold ducats to ruin an enemy.
Don John
Leonato’s anger toward Claudio at the start of Act 5 mainly reflects which theme?
The importance of social reputation and honor.
Are the underlined words a prepositional phrase or a dependent clause?
Benedick and Beatrice are most surely in love.
prepositional phrase
The repetition of the same word or phrase at the end of successive clauses, sentences, or poetic lines.
epistrophe
When the messenger says, “He hath borne himself beyond the promise of his age, doing in the figure of a lamb the feats of a lion,” what does this indicate about Claudio’s character?
He is kind-hearted and courageous
How does Dogberry contribute to the tone and theme of Act 3?
He provides comic relief while ironically helping reveal the truth.
Borachio’s confession is important not just for the plot, but because it emphasizes:
The idea that truth can eventually overcome deception.
In the following sentence, what word is the underlined word modifying?
The baby loved the bright lights of the carnival.
lights
A reference to a historical, Biblical, or literary work
allusion
How does Don Pedro decide that he will “woo” Hero on behalf of Claudio?
He will pretend he is Claudio at a masquerade ball.
How does Hero justify her plan to influence Beatrice’s feelings toward Benedick?
She believes Beatrice’s pride will keep her from accepting love openly, so they must stage that he loves her.
This character agrees to marry Leonato’s “niece” as part of making amends for Hero’s death.
Claudio
In the following sentence, what part of speech is the underlined word (s)?
Courage and honesty are important qualities in a leader.
Nouns
Descriptive words or phrases that rely on the senses.
imagery
This character tells Don John that Claudio intends to marry Hero.
Borachio
This character is an accomplice to malice; remarks that villains can be dear.
Conrade
This character confesses the truth about the deception of Hero.
Borachio
Are the underlined words a prepositional phrase or a dependent clause?
The battle of Gettysburg, which lasted three days, ended in victory for the Union soldiers.
dependent clause
An extended metaphor, symbol, or motif that carries throughout a literary work.
Conceit
This character is the Governor of Messina.
Leonato
How does Don Pedro respond to Don John’s claims about Hero, and what does this suggest about his character?
He immediately believes the accusation, revealing his susceptibility to manipulation.
The reveal that Hero is alive primarily serves to:
Reinforce the play’s movement from deception to reconciliation
In the following sentence, what part of speech is the underlined word (s)?
A bright yellow butterfly floated gracefully through the garden.
Adverb