AnswersEnglish 12 A 26-27Hamlet, Part 4: Comparing and Contrasting Interpretations

Hamlet, Part 6: Applying Literary Criticism Answers

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Feminist criticism is most interested in

A
form and structure.
B
symbolism and motif.
C
gender and stereotypes.
D
culture and history.
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A student makes an observation about Hamlet.The focus on succession to the throne in Hamlet would have been interesting to an Elizabethan audience because their own queen had no heir.

A
historical
B
feminist
C
formalist
D
philosophical
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Patriarchy is the name for a

A
society dominated by women.
B
society dominated by men.
C
male government official.
D
female government official.
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Read the excerpt from Act III of Hamlet.And melt in her own fire: proclaim no shame When the compulsive ardour gives the charge, Since frost itself as actively doth burn, And reason panders will.

A
The repeated use of emotional words supports the theme “Hamlet is unkind to his family.”
B
The repeated use of emotional words supports the theme “Rulers should show more compassion.”
C
The repeated use of “hot” and “cold” words supports the theme “Family relationships are complicated.”
D
The repeated use of “hot” and “cold” words supports the theme “Passion is a powerful force.”
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Formalist criticism focuses upon a text’s

A
culture.
B
history.
C
events.
D
structure.

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