Which of the following situations from Romeo and Juliet is not an example of dramatic irony?

Question

The audience knows that Juliet has taken a potion to make herself appear dead.
The nurse, Friar Laurence, and the audience know that Romeo and Juliet get married.
The audience sees what how much Tybalt thrives on conflict.
The audience is made aware that Juliet has no intention of marrying Paris.
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(05.04 MC)

Read the following quote by Tybalt, Juliet's cousin. In this scene, he encounters Benvolio, Romeo's cousin.

"What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word, As I
hate hell, all Montagues, and thee."

Which of the following universal themes does this quote help develop?

Fate often plays a role in the outcome of a situation.
Forbidden love can lead to tragedy.
Using deception to get what you want is dangerous.
Ancient grudges or long term feuds are difficult to overcome.
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(05.04 LC)

What is the purpose of a prologue in a Shakespearean work?

To list the number of pages in the play
To introduce the characters, setting, and context
To provide a list of important terms
To give a pretest on the information
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(05.04 MC)

Read the following lines from Romeo and Juliet. Answer the question that follows.

He is not the flower of courtesy,

but, I'll warrant him, as gentle as a lamb.

Which figurative language device is used in the bolded text?

Allusion
Metaphor
Rhetorical question
Simile
Question 5 (True/False Worth 2 points)
(05.04 LC)

In literature, foreshadowing is a warning or indicator of a future event.

True
False
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(05.04 LC)

Which of the following is not true of a tragedy?

There is a tragic hero with a tragic flaw.
Outside forces like fate lead the hero away from their values.
A struggle between good and evil occurs.
There is a chance for a happy ending.
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(05.04 MC)

Read the following line from the prologue of Romeo and Juliet.

A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life...

Which of the following universal themes does this quote help develop?

Fate often plays a role in the outcome of a situation.
Gossip is never a good thing.
Using deception to get what you want is dangerous.
Ancient grudges or long term feuds are difficult to overcome.
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)
(05.04 LC)

In which act of a play does the rising action typically take place?

Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Act 4
Question 9 (True/False Worth 2 points)
(05.04 LC)

A universal theme is a message about life and the human experience that a work provides.

True
False

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1: Which of the following situations from Romeo and Juliet is not an example of dramatic irony?

• The audience sees how much Tybalt thrives on conflict. (This situation is more about character behavior, rather than dramatic irony, which specifically involves a discrepancy between what a character knows and what the audience knows.)

Question 2: Which of the following universal themes does this quote help develop?

• Ancient grudges or long term feuds are difficult to overcome. (Tybalt's hatred for the Montagues exemplifies the ongoing feud between the families.)

Question 3: What is the purpose of a prologue in a Shakespearean work?

• To introduce the characters, setting, and context. (The prologue typically provides a summary and sets the stage for the play.)

Question 4: Which figurative language device is used in the bolded text?

• Simile (The comparison uses "as" to relate the character's gentleness to a lamb.)

Question 5: In literature, foreshadowing is a warning or indicator of a future event.

• True (Foreshadowing hints at events to come in the narrative.)

Question 6: Which of the following is not true of a tragedy?

• There is a chance for a happy ending. (Tragedies typically do not have happy endings.)

Question 7: Which of the following universal themes does this quote help develop?

• Fate often plays a role in the outcome of a situation. (The term "star-crossed" suggests that fate plays a significant role in the lovers' sad outcome.)

Question 8: In which act of a play does the rising action typically take place?

• Act 2 (The rising action often occurs after the exposition and sets the stage for the climax.)

Question 9: A universal theme is a message about life and the human experience that a work provides.

• True (This is indeed the definition of a universal theme.)

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