Tartuffe

Identify a metaphor used in the dialogue to describe Tartuffe's influence on Orgon. How does this metaphor contribute to the understanding of Tartuffe's role in the household?

• Tartuffe's influence is a poison spreading through Orgon's soul

• Tartuffe is like a poisonous ant

• Tartuffe won't shut up

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Analyze the symbolic significance of Madame Pernelle's departure. What does it symbolize in the context of the play's themes and characters?

• Madame Pernelle's departure symbolizes Tartuffe's triumph in the household.

• Madame Pernelle's departure symbolizes a joyful reunion for the family

• Madame Pernelle's departure symbolizes her disapproval and the household's descent into chaos.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Explore the irony in Madame Pernelle's praise of Tartuffe's virtues. What does this reveal about the character's perception and the audience's understanding?

• Madame Pernelle's praise of Tartuffe is intended as sarcasm.

• There is no irony; Madame Pernelle accurately assesses Tartuffe's character.

• The irony lies in Madame Pernelle praising Tartuffe's virtues despite evidence to the contrary.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Analyze how Damis and Dorine's dialogue reveals their attitudes towards Tartuffe. How does their characterization contribute to the overall conflict in the play?

• Dorine supports Tartuffe and criticizes Damis.

• Damis expresses strong disdain for Tartuffe, while Dorine mocks his sanctimonious attitude.

• Damis admires Tartuffe's wisdom and virtue.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Point out an example of hyperbole in Madame Pernelle's criticism of Dorine. How does hyperbole contribute to the comedic tone in this situation?

• Madame Pernelle praises Dorine's modesty and humility.

• Madame Pernelle accuses Dorine of being "far too saucy for a lady's-maid."

• Madame Pernelle ignores Dorine's behavior, considering it irrelevant.

Identify a logical fallacy in Madame Pernelle's reasoning when defending Tartuffe. How does the use of the fallacy impact the persuasiveness of her argument?

• Madame Pernelle presents a well-reasoned argument without any fallacies.

• Madame Pernelle employs the fallacy of appeal to authority, using Tartuffe's perceived virtue as evidence.

• Madame Pernelle uses circular reasoning to defend Tartuffe's righteousness.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Examine the contrast between Cleante's perspective on slander and Orgon's reactions to gossip. How does this contrast highlight differing views on reputation and social judgment?

• Cléante and Orgon have identical views on handling gossip.

• Both Cléante and Orgon support the importance of addressing slander.

• Cléante advocates for ignoring slander, while Orgon reacts defensively to gossip.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

This is a central belief of Moliere, but, in the play who said: "Nothing that I more cherish and desire / Than honest zeal and true religious desire."

• Cleante

• Madame Pernelle

• Orgon

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Who said: "His serving-man, no less devout than he, / Informed me of his master's poverty

• Madame Pernelle

• Orgon

• Dorine

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Tartuffe gain the trust of Orgon in Act 1?

• By threatening Orgon with blackmail

• By being honest and straightforward with Orgon

• By offering Orgon a large sum of money

• By pretending to be pious, humble, and selfless, and by manipulating Orgon's emotions and beliefs.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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