Characters
The name of Hamlet's father.
The country that the play is set in.
Denmark
The identity of the ghost.
Old Hamlet/ Hamlet Senior
A speech given by a character who is alone or think they are alone on stage; reveals the character's thoughts or emotions- BASICALLY, THEY ARE THINKING OUTLOUD
HINT: monologue, soliloquy, or aside
What is a soliluquy
What does it mean to cite textual evidence?
To use examples from the text to support your answer. (Answers may vary)
The daughter of Polonius.
Who is Ophelia?
Why are the people in Denmark making/ gathering artillery?
They are preparing for war.
The method that was used to kill Old King Hamlet
What is the pouring of poison in his ear?
Thou art beautiful. What does "art" mean?
What is "are"?
Why is it important to use textual evidence in your answers?
It shows your understanding of the topic and it makes your argument stronger.
The names of the two men who were with Hamlet when they saw the ghost.
Who are Horatio and Marcellus?
The time period that Hamlet was set in.
14th/ 15th century- Medieval Time Period
Who does the ghost tell Hamlet killed him?
A comparison between 2 things without using the words "like" or "as"
What is simile?
What is an example of citing textual evidence IN THE REAL WORLD?
Using a text to prove your point (a point from an article, a text message, in court or with the police, citing the constitution to prove your point, etc.)
This character tells Ophelia to break up with Hamlet
Who are Laertes OR Polonius
This is the country where Laeretes attends school.
What is France?
What does the ghost convince Hamlet to do?
Seek revenge for his death by killing Claudius
A comparison between 2 things WITHOUT using the words "like" or "as"
What is metaphor?
"Rhetoric" is the ability to persuade someone. Why is understanding how someone might try to persuade you/ how you can persuade someone, an important skill to have in life?
So you won't be manipulated, when you're trying to convince someone to do something, you'll have multiple techniques. Persuasion is something you will interact with basically everyday of your life.
This character is sweet, innocent, and submissive
Who is Ophelia
What details or events in the opening scene create the gloomy, eerie, creepy mood? Give one example.
The ghost appearing, it being late at night and dark out, etc.
The ghost tells Hamlet to leave this person alone.
Who is Queen Gertrude
Thou/ Thee. What do these words mean?
HINT: They mean the same word
What is "you"?
What is a real world example of "rhetoric" or persuading someone/ people.