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

Question

Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Act 4
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

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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 3(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 4 (True/False Worth 2 points)

(05.04 LC)

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

True
False
Question 5(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 6(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 7(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 8(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(05.04 MC)

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

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 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: In which act of a play does the rising action typically take place?
Answer: Act 2

Question 2: Which of the following is not true of a tragedy?
Answer: There is a chance for a happy ending.

Question 3: Which of the following universal themes does this quote help develop?
Answer: Fate often plays a role in the outcome of a situation.

Question 4: In literature, foreshadowing is a warning or indicator of a future event.
Answer: True

Question 5: What is the purpose of a prologue in a Shakespearean work?
Answer: To introduce the characters, setting, and context.

Question 6: Which of the following universal themes does this quote help develop?
Answer: Ancient grudges or long term feuds are difficult to overcome.

Question 7: Which figurative language device is used in the bolded text?
Answer: Simile

Question 8: Which of the following situations from Romeo and Juliet is not an example of dramatic irony?
Answer: The audience sees how much Tybalt thrives on conflict.

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

If you have any further questions or need explanations for any of the answers, feel free to ask!