Midsummer Night's Dream - Act III Review

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What does Puck say when he squeezes the love potion onto Lysander's eyelids?

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In the morning all will be well.

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What is the purpose of a prologue in a play?

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To introduce the play's plot and themes, and to prepare the audience for what is to come.

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What does Puck call the craftsmen when he sees them rehearsing?

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He refers to them as 'hempen homespuns'.

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What transformation does Puck perform on Bottom?

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He transforms Bottom's head into that of a donkey.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'A good night to all, and to all a good night'?

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It is a common phrase used to wish everyone a peaceful night, often associated with the end of a performance.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What role does love potion play in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?

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It causes characters to fall in love with the first person they see upon waking.

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Who are the main characters involved in the love potion's effects?

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Lysander, Hermia, Demetrius, and Helena.

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What is the theme of mistaken identity in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?

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It explores how characters are confused about who they love due to magical interference.