Literary Analysis and Rhetorical Devices

What conflict does Claudius suggest he feels in lines 1-14 of the excerpt from Hamlet?

• his suspicion of Hamlet as his heir

• his joy at his marriage to Queen Gertrude

• his guilt over the means he used to become king

• his grief over the death of the late king

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Which characteristic of Claudius revealed in his opening speech will most affect the plot?

• his cunning as a politician

• his skill as a fierce warrior

• his devotion as a loyal husband

• his reliability as a fair lawmaker

Read the dictionary entry. green \grēn\ adj 1. of the color green 2. abounding with green growth or foliage 3. not mature or ripe; young 4. having a sickly or unhealthy appearance Which definition most closely matches the way Claudius uses the word green in line 2 of the excerpt?

• definition 1

• definition 2

• definition 3

• definition 4

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read line 12 of the excerpt. With mirth in funeral and with dirge in marriage, Which statement best explains the meaning of this paradoxical expression?

• Claudius is confused by his brother's death and his own marriage.

• Claudius considers funeral and marriage ceremonies to be amusing and sad.

• Claudius feels mingled grief and joy over his marriage and his brother's death.

• Claudius regrets having married the queen so soon after his brother's funeral.

Read line 21 of the excerpt. Colleaguèd with this dream of his advantage, What is the meaning of the word colleaguèd as it is used in this line?

• assisted with a task

• accompanied someone

• collaborated with others

• connected with something

In line 66, Claudius says to Hamlet: How is it that the clouds still hang on you? What is the effect of using this metaphor?

In his soliloquy in lines 129-159, which characterization do the classical allusions to Hyperion, a satyr, Niobe, and Hercules most clearly suggest about Hamlet?

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Using personification in lines 1-2, the speaker tells Death not to be proud because -

• people say many things that are not true

• pride is a uniquely human characteristic

• doing so eases his own fear of death

• death is not really all that powerful

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Why is the final line (line 14) of 'Death, Be Not Proud' a paradox?

• The speaker addresses Death as a person.

• The speaker criticizes Death in a humorous way.

• It portrays Death as a living being that can itself die.

• It creates a surprise ending by expressing respect for Death.

What tone is conveyed in lines 1-8 of 'Death, Be Not Proud'?

• curious

• mournful

• apprehensive

• disdainful