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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.Romeo: Thou wast never with me for anything when thou wast not here for the goose.Mercutio: I will bite thee by the ear for that jest.Romeo: Nay, good goose, bite not.

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The play on words creates a light-hearted mood as Romeo teasingly compares Mercutio to a goose.
B
The play on words creates a tense mood as Romeo angrily argues with his friend, Mercutio.
C
The play on words creates a mood of confusion as Romeo seems to believe Mercutio is a goose.
D
The play on words creates a loving mood as Romeo affectionately refers to Mercutio as a goose.
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Read Romeo’s soliloquy from Act II, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet.But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?It is the east, and Juliet is the sun!Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,Who is already sick and pale with grief,That thou her maid art far more fair than she:Be not her maid, since she is envious;Her vestal livery is but sick and green, And none but fools do wear it; cast it off.

A
feelings for Juliet.
B
feelings for Rosaline.
C
description of the evening.
D
description of Juliet’s illness.
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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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Mood is the ________created by a text.

A
conflict
B
humor
C
sadness
D
emotion
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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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Read the lines from Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet.Enter Nurse and PETER.Mercutio: A sail, a sail!Benvolio: Two, two; a shirt and a smock.Nurse: Peter!Peter: Anon!Nurse: My fan, Peter.Mercutio: Good Peter, to hide her face; for her fan’s the fairer face.

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Mercutio uses a pun to complain about his clothing.
B
Mercutio uses puns to make fun of Nurse’s appearance.
C
Nurse uses puns to request her fan from Peter.
D
Nurse uses puns to mock Benvolio and Mercutio.
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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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Puns were used by Shakespeare to

A
explain historical background to the audience.
B
add humor or hidden meanings to a scene.
C
create a tone of confusion in his plays.
D
encourage audiences to listen more carefully.
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A joke that is a play on words is a

A
riddle.
B
comic.
C
pun.
D
prank.

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