What does Lysander's line 'The course of true love never did run smooth' suggest about love?

Understanding Love in Shakespeare's Play

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English, Arts, Performing Arts
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Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Love is always easy and straightforward.
Love is unpredictable and full of challenges.
Love is always rational.
Love is a simple emotion.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Shakespeare metaphorically compare love in the play?
To a tree
To a river
To a bird
To a mountain
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Shakespeare use the metaphor of a river to describe love?
Because rivers are always calm and predictable.
Because rivers naturally change course and speed.
Because rivers are man-made and controlled.
Because rivers are always straight.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Shakespeare remind us about love through the river metaphor?
Love is always predictable.
Love is always logical.
Love is a weak emotion.
Love is a powerful emotion that defies predictability.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the structure of the play emphasize the complexity of love?
By including multiple subplots that intersect.
By focusing on a single love story.
By avoiding any subplots.
By having a straightforward plot.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do the multiple subplots in the play revolve around?
Love stories
War stories
Adventure stories
Friendship stories
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