Question
Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene iii.
Laertes: Fear it, Ophelia, fear it, my dear sister;
And keep you in the rear of your affection,
Out of the shot and danger of desire.
The word shot, as used in the passage, makes Laertes’ argument more effective because it has a
negative connotation of peril.
negative connotation of war.
positive connotation of excitement.
positive connotation of devotion.
Laertes: Fear it, Ophelia, fear it, my dear sister;
And keep you in the rear of your affection,
Out of the shot and danger of desire.
The word shot, as used in the passage, makes Laertes’ argument more effective because it has a
negative connotation of peril.
negative connotation of war.
positive connotation of excitement.
positive connotation of devotion.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The word "shot," as used in Laertes' warning to Ophelia, has a **negative connotation of peril**. In this context, it alludes to the dangers associated with romantic desire, emphasizing the risks and potential harm that can come from love and emotional attachment. Therefore, the correct answer is **negative connotation of peril**.