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building suspensecharacter developmentplot eventsrising action

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building suspense
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character development
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plot events
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rising action
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Read the excerpt from Act IV of Hamlet. Claudius: He made confession of you,And gave you such a masterly report For art and exercise in your defence, And for your rapier most especially, That he cried out, ’twould be a sight indeed If one could match you; the scrimers of their nation,He swore, had neither motion, guard, nor eye, If you oppos’d them. Sir, this report of his Did Hamlet so envenom with his envy That he could nothing do but wish and beg Your sudden coming o’er, to play with him.

A
When Claudius uses flattery to convince Laertes to kill Hamlet, Shakespeare emphasizes the theme “Pride leads to downfall.”
B
By having Claudius compliment Laertes, Shakespeare introduces the theme “Love is possible in the face of despair.”
C
By comparing Laertes’s expertise to Hamlet’s jealousy, Shakespeare emphasizes the theme “Jealousy leads to failure.”
D
When Claudius reveals Hamlet’s feelings for Laertes, Shakespeare illustrates the theme “Truth is hard to see.”
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To view the excerpt through a historical lens, which questions should the reader ask? Select 2 options.

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How does the structure of the text help the audience to understand the situation with Fortinbras?
B
What beliefs were common during this period that make the appearance of a ghost believable to the audience?
C
How does the dialogue reinforce or challenge the gender stereotypes that were present at the time?
D
What literary devices make the relationship between Horatio and Fortinbras clear to the audience?
E
What major political events occurred that the audience can compare to the politics in the scene?
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Read the excerpt from Act I of Hamlet.Bernardo: ’Tis now struck twelve; get thee to bed, Francisco.

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This is twelve.
B
It’s twelve o’clock.
C
Twelve things have fallen.
D
A man was hit twelve times.
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Read the passage from Hamlet, Act IV, Scene v.Laertes: How came he dead? I’ll not be juggled with. To hell, allegiance! vows, to the blackest devil! Conscience and grace, to the profoundest pit! I dare damnation. To this point I stand, That both the worlds I give to negligence, Let come what comes; only I’ll be reveng’d Most throughly for my father.

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eager to take his father’s place
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anxious to avenge his father’s death
C
loyal to his father’s memory
D
worried about his father’s soul

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