Question 12 of 27 • DCSS British Literature 12 CR 24-25
Read the excerpt from Act IV of Hamlet.Hamlet: Rightly to be great Is not to stir without great argument, But greatly to find quarrel in a straw When honour’s at the stake.
Answer
A
Shakespeare utilizes the repetition of “great” to help illustrate Hamlet’s lack of a main point.
B
By repeating the same word, Shakespeare shows that Hamlet is not sure of his point.
C
Shakespeare capitalizes on the multiple meanings of “great” to help emphasize Hamlet’s point.
D
By using a word with multiple meanings, Shakespeare shows that Hamlet is not good at making his point.