Question
In Act V of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Quince presents the prologue for “Pyramus and Thisbe.” When the prologue is over, Theseus says:
His speech was like a tangled chain—nothing
impaired, but all disordered.…
Which tone does the simile “his speech was like a tangled chain” create?
Responses
It creates a humorous tone by comparing Quince’s speech to something disorganized and hard to follow.
It creates a humorous tone by comparing Quince’s speech to something disorganized and hard to follow.
It creates a proud tone, by comparing Quince’s speech to the fancy chain Theseus wears around his neck.
It creates a proud tone, by comparing Quince’s speech to the fancy chain Theseus wears around his neck.
It creates a disappointed tone by comparing Quince’s speech to a chain Hippolyta once wore that broke during a fight with Theseus.
It creates a disappointed tone by comparing Quince’s speech to a chain Hippolyta once wore that broke during a fight with Theseus.
It creates a frustrated tone, expressing how confused Theseus is by comparing Quince’s speech to a broken necklace tied in knots.
His speech was like a tangled chain—nothing
impaired, but all disordered.…
Which tone does the simile “his speech was like a tangled chain” create?
Responses
It creates a humorous tone by comparing Quince’s speech to something disorganized and hard to follow.
It creates a humorous tone by comparing Quince’s speech to something disorganized and hard to follow.
It creates a proud tone, by comparing Quince’s speech to the fancy chain Theseus wears around his neck.
It creates a proud tone, by comparing Quince’s speech to the fancy chain Theseus wears around his neck.
It creates a disappointed tone by comparing Quince’s speech to a chain Hippolyta once wore that broke during a fight with Theseus.
It creates a disappointed tone by comparing Quince’s speech to a chain Hippolyta once wore that broke during a fight with Theseus.
It creates a frustrated tone, expressing how confused Theseus is by comparing Quince’s speech to a broken necklace tied in knots.
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The correct response is:
**It creates a humorous tone by comparing Quince’s speech to something disorganized and hard to follow.**
This simile highlights the chaotic and confusing nature of Quince's prologue, which allows for a humorous interpretation of the situation in the context of the play.
**It creates a humorous tone by comparing Quince’s speech to something disorganized and hard to follow.**
This simile highlights the chaotic and confusing nature of Quince's prologue, which allows for a humorous interpretation of the situation in the context of the play.