Review of Semester Exam Fall 2024

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or similar-sounding words, for humorous or rhetorical effect.

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How were Shakespeare’s plays advertised in Elizabethan times?

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Plays were advertised by flying flags over the theater.

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Where does the Prologue of Romeo and Juliet occur?

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The Prologue occurs at the beginning of the play.

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What action did Fortunato take against Montresor in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

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Fortunato insulted Montresor.

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What mood is created in 'The Cask of Amontillado'?

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The mood is suspenseful.

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Define 'metaphor'.

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

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Define 'simile'.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is the significance of the Prologue in a play?

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The Prologue sets the stage for the story, providing background information and introducing key themes.

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What is the role of a town crier in Elizabethan times?

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A town crier was an official who made public announcements in the streets, often used to inform the public about events, including plays.