hamlet

line 56 contains an example of

metonymy

Horatio’s long speech (lines 15-43) provide

exposition

in the clause, "which has return'd / To the inheritance of Fortinbras / Had he been vanquisher," the two "had's mean

would have… if he had

the “valiant hamlet” mentioned in line 20 is the

the ghost that has appeared

Bernardo believes the information he gives is important because

it explains why the ghost has appeared

all of the following are signs that Denmark is in a state of alert except

the ghost of the former king has been seen

Claudius' transition from "you" to "thou" when talking to Laertes (lines 50-53) indicates Claudius'

familiarity with Laertes

Claudius' use of first person plural throughout this scene is a sign of his

status as king

the phrases "mirth in funeral" and "dirge in marriage" (line 15) are examples of

oxymorons

In line 26, the word "importing" could be most accurately restated as

concerning

in lines 36-46, the King's words to Cornelius and Voltemand reveal all of the following EXCEPT his

belief that “old Norway” will not serve as king much longer

When Claudius tells Laertes in lines 55-57, "The head is not more native to the hear / The hand more instrumental to the mouth, / Than is the throne of Denmark to thy father," he is admitting that Polonius

is the real power behind the throne

rather than his states reason (line 64), it would have been more appropriate for Laertes to return to Denmark

to attend Hamlet’s father’s funeral

Hamlet's response to Claudius, "Not so, my lord; I am too much i' the sun" (line 76) contains which of the following figures of speech?

pun

Hamlet's words in lines 76 suggest that he
I. is less than a son to the King
II. does not look favorably upon the King
III. rejects the notion that he is the King's cousin

I and II only

Hamlet's response to his mother's rebuke (lines 86-96) introduces the theme of

appearance versus reality

in lines 86-96, Hamlet asserts that the difference between what "seems" and what "is" is that

the first is external; the second is internal

Another theme introduces in the above speech is

art imitating life/ life imitating art

Claudius offers all of the following as criticisms of Hamlet's grief except

the proper mourning period has expired

The King’s discussion of his marriage (lines 8-14) is characterized primarily by

paradox

line 50 contains an example of

metonymy

in line 4, the first “lost” functions as an

adjective

lines 15-16 contain an example of

anaphora

The tone of the King’s words in lines 1-31 could be best described as

exhortative

In line 36, “Be as ourself” could most accurately be restated as

consider yourself welcome

In line 54, “this” refers to

the present king

In line 56, “beteem” means

allow

Line 61 contains an example of

apostrophe

In lines 53-74, Hamlet refers to his father, the present king, his mother, and himself by the means of

I and III only

In lines 17-26, the ghost says he will not tell Hamlet about his torments because he

is not allowed to reveal the details to a living person

in line 31, “as in the best” could most accurately be restated

as in the most understandable murders

in lines 36-39, the ghost asserts that Hamlet’s failure to seek revenge would show Hamlet to be

insensible

in line 52, “seeming” most nearly means

apparently

The Ghost expresses the belief that he was superior to his brother in

I and II only

The contrast between "virtue" and "lust" is developed by means of all of the following EXCEPT

euphemism

in lines 80-85, the ghost primarily laments the fact that he

had no chance to confess his sins

The Ghost appeals to Hamlet’s feelings of

II and III only

Claudius’ refusal to allow Hamlet to return to Wittenberg shows his

distrust of Hamlet

The primary purpose of this entire soliloquy is to

provide plot exposition

So excellent a king, that was, to this, /Hyperion to a satyr

analogy

‘tis an unweeded garden, / That grows to seed” (lines 7-8) provide an example of

a metaphor

This soliloquy introduces the theme of

Hamlet’s desire for nonexistence

The most important piece of information revealed in this soliloquy is

the short time between Hamlet's father's death and his mother's remarriage

From the context of this passage, it can be inferred that “sable” is the heraldic term for

the color black

From the context of this passage, it can be inferred that “gules” is the heraldic term for

the color red

Which of the following is the clearest indication that this speech shows the Roman view

the son of Achilles is portrayed as the villain

How does Hamlet insult Polonius in lines 67-69?

he says he only likes risque plays

According to Hamlet, for Polonius to treat the Players extremely well would be

to Polonius’ benefit

In Hamlet’s mind, Hecuba’s reaction to Priam’s death is contrasted with

Gertrude’s indifference to her husband’s death

Claudius’ reference to the “primal eldest curse” associated with his crime in an allusion to

Cain’s murder of Abel

What it ironic about Hamlet’s decision not to kill Claudius now?

Claudius’ prayer has not really absolved him of his sin

What does Shakespeare achieve with the drastic rhythm change in line 54-55 ?

Hamlet articulates the insufficiency of his revenge

In order to emphasize the deadlock Claudius and Hamlet find themselves in, Shakespeare ends the scene with a pair of

capping couplets

The mythological allusions in this passage allow Hamlet to

describe his father in godlike terms

Lines 69 and 70 indicate a shift in rhythm from

iambic pentameter to irregular trochaic pentameter

What sentiment does Hamlet express about killing Polonius?

He feels it was his destiny to kill Polonius

The fact that the gravedigger speaks in prose indicates his

low social status

What blatantly commercial ploy does Shakespeare employ in this scene?

He pokes fun at his audience.

Hamlet’s age

30

There is evidence in this scene to suggest that the action of Hamlet has taken place over the course of

three years