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A soliloquy is used in drama to

A
develop a strong relationship between two characters.
B
insert humor and lightness into a dramatic scene.
C
persuade readers toward a specific political viewpoint.
D
allow the audience direct access to a character’s feelings.
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Read the lines from Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet.Mercutio: Where the devil should this Romeo be?Came he not home to-night?Benvolio: Not to his father’s; I spoke with his man.Mercutio: Why that same pale hard-hearted wench, that Rosaline,Torments him so, that he will sure run mad.Benvolio: Tybalt, the kinsman of old Capulet,Hath sent a letter to his father’s house.

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Rosaline is the source of Romeo’s pain.
B
Benvolio and Mercutio cannot find Romeo.
C
Tybalt is a relative of the Capulet family.
D
Mercutio has harsh feelings for Rosaline.
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Which are examples of puns? Select three options.It’s pointless to write with a broken pencil.Early to bed means early to rise.The poor, old cow was udderly exhausted.A penny saved is a penny earned.That lightning storm was just shocking.

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It’s pointless to write with a broken pencil.
B
Early to bed means early to rise.
C
The poor, old cow was udderly exhausted.
D
A penny saved is a penny earned.
E
That lightning storm was just shocking.
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Review the lines from Act II, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet.Juliet: ’Tis but thy name that is my enemy;Thou art thyself though, not a Montague.What’s Montague? It is nor hand, nor foot,Nor arm, nor face, nor any other part Belonging to a man. O! be some other name:What’s in a name? that which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet;

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love for Romeo in spite of his family name.
B
concern that Romeo is her sworn enemy.
C
wish that Romeo belonged to another family.
D
fear that Romeo may be physically harmed.
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Shakespeare includes speeches by both Romeo and Juliet in Act II, Scene ii to

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develop a romantic dialogue between the young lovers.
B
show Romeo’s and Juliet’s true feelings about one another.
C
explain why Romeo can never be caught at Juliet’s balcony.
D
provide background information about the feuding families.
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Read the lines from Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet.Mercutio: Well said; follow me this jest now till thou hast worn out the pump, that, when the single sole of it is worn, the jest may remain after the wearing sole singular.Romeo: O single-soled jest! solely singular for the singleness.

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follow
B
worn
C
sole
D
remain
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Review Friar Laurence’s soliloquy in Act II, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet.Which statements about Friar Laurence’s soliloquy are true? Select two options.Friar Laurence provides advice for cooking with herbs.Friar Laurence contrasts the good and bad uses of herbs.Friar Laurence warns Romeo against eating certain herbs.Friar Laurence explains to the audience his use for herbs.Friar Laurence describes to the audience his role as friar.

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Friar Laurence provides advice for cooking with herbs.
B
Friar Laurence contrasts the good and bad uses of herbs.
C
Friar Laurence warns Romeo against eating certain herbs.
D
Friar Laurence explains to the audience his use for herbs.
E
Friar Laurence describes to the audience his role as friar.
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A joke that is a play on words is a

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riddle.
B
comic.
C
pun.
D
prank.
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Which lines best set a romantic mood in Act II, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet?

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What man art thou, that, thus be-screen’d in night,So stumblest on my counsel?
B
How cam’st thou hither, tell me, and wherefore?The orchard walls are high and hard to climb,
C
But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?It is the east, and Juliet is the sun!
D
At what o’clock to-morrowShall I send to thee?
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Read the dialogue found in Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet.Romeo: Good morrow to you both. What counterfeit did I give you?Mercutio: The slip, sir, the slip; can you not conceive?Romeo: Pardon, good Mercutio, my business was great; and in such a case as mine a man may strain courtesy.Mercutio: That’s as much as to say, such a case as yours constrains a man to bow in the hams.Romeo: Meaning—to curtsy.Mercutio: Thou hast most kindly hit it.Romeo: A most courteous exposition.Mercutio: Nay, I am the very pink of courtesy.

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It creates a sentimental mood as Mercutio hears all about Romeo’s new romance.
B
It creates a thoughtful mood as Romeo encourages his friend to be more courteous.
C
It creates an unsettled mood as Mercutio questions Romeo seriously about his absence.
D
It creates a mischievous mood as Mercutio and Romeo banter about Romeo’s disappearance.

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