What is the effect of Hamlet’s use of metaphors in this excerpt? | It establishes that Hamlet suffers hardships. |
What is the effect of the figurative language used in this excerpt? Check all that apply. | 1. It shows Hamlet’s indecision.2. It shows Hamlet’s confusion.3. It shows Hamlet’s idleness. |
Which of these lines is a metaphor? | Which done, she took the fruits of my advice; |
Which of these lines uses a simile to make a comparison? | A dull and muddy-mettled rascal, peak, Like John-a-dreams, unpregnant of my cause, |
In this excerpt, Hamlet compares Denmark to a prison. Which statement best describes the effect of this metaphor? | It indicates that Hamlet feels trapped. |
Which is a metaphor? | Their eyes purging thick amber and plum-tree gum |
Which of these lines uses a simile to make a comparison? Check all that apply. | 1. Must, like a w****, unpack my heart with words, 2. And fall a-cursing, like a very drab, |
What does the excerpt about Hecuba suggest about her state of mind? | She is deeply distraught by the sight of her murdered husband |
In this excerpt, Rosencrantz compares himself and Guildenstern to indifferent children. Which statement best describes the effect of this simile? | It shows that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are innocent characters. |
Hamlet, Part 3: Figurative Language and Allusions
July 11, 2019