Read the passage from Romeo and Juliet and identify the meaning of the bolded word using context clues.

Question

PRINCE

Seal up the mouth of outrage for a while,

Till we can clear these ambiguities,

And know their spring, their head, their

true descent;

And then will I be general of your woes...

Based on the use of the context clue "clear," what is the best definition of ambiguities?

The process of clearing a road or pathway
Having multiple meanings, none of which are obvious
A great deal of sadness brought on by the weather
Something that has one exact and precise purpose
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(05.03 MC)

The fictional character Sherlock Holmes is a detective known for his exceptional logical reasoning and observational skills. He is often called upon to solve mysterious and complex cases. He is famous for his ability to unravel even the most challenging puzzles.

Which character archetype is Sherlock Holmes?

The caregiver
The jester
The ruler
The sage
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(05.03 MC)

What is the best definition of an aside?

A type of monologue in which a character speaks to themselves, revealing their innermost thoughts and feelings
A song performed by a group of singers during which they reveal a character's innermost thoughts and feelings
A type of monologue in which a character speaks to the audience, revealing secrets or emotions other characters can't hear
A narrator's observations about a character's innermost thoughts and feelings
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(05.03 MC)

Read the passage from Romeo and Juliet and identify the meaning of the bolded word using context clues.

NURSE

O woe! O woeful, woeful, woeful day!

Most lamentable day, most woeful day,

That ever, ever, I did yet behold!

O day! O day! O day! O hateful day!

Never was seen so black a day as this:

O woeful day, O woeful day!

Based on the repeated use of the synonym context clue "woeful," what is the best definition of lamentable?

Joyous
Humorous
Unreal
Sorrowful
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(05.03 LC)

What is an archetype?

Something that stands alone because it is so different from others
An original pattern or model from which all things of the same type come
A character that is introduced at the end of the story to help resolve the narrative
An informational text that explains myths and legends
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(05.03 MC)

What is dramatic irony?

Irony that occurs when the audience is aware of something that the characters are not
Irony that occurs when a character does something funny that they didn't mean to
Irony that occurs when a character says something they didn't mean
Irony that occurs when the ending of a story isn't what you expected
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(05.03 MC)

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Shakespeare's plays?

Simplistic characters
Multiple plotlines
Iambic pentameter
Dramatic irony
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(05.03 MC)

In African and Caribbean folklore, Anansi is a spider who is known for his clever and cunning ways. In many stories, he uses his intelligence to outsmart his enemies, steal things, and make his own life easier by harming others.

Which character archetype is Anansi?

The caregiver
The explorer
The innocent
The jester
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(05.03 MC)

Which of the following lines is written in iambic pentameter?

Sweet joy, there is none
There is a strange mood here
These happy masks that kiss fair ladies' brows
For now we will embrace the day, singing and dancing around
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

(05.03 MC)

What is the best definition of a soliloquy?

A type of monologue in which a character speaks to themselves, revealing their innermost thoughts and feelings
A song performed by a group of singers during which they reveal a character's innermost thoughts and feelings
A type of monologue in which a character speaks to the audience, revealing secrets or emotions other characters can't hear
A narrator's observations about a character's innermost thoughts and feelings

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions based on the provided context:

Question 1: Based on the use of the context clue "clear," what is the best definition of ambiguities?

• Answer: Having multiple meanings, none of which are obvious

Question 2: Which character archetype is Sherlock Holmes?

• Answer: The sage

Question 3: What is the best definition of an aside?

• Answer: A type of monologue in which a character speaks to the audience, revealing secrets or emotions other characters can't hear

Question 4: Based on the repeated use of the synonym context clue "woeful," what is the best definition of lamentable?

• Answer: Sorrowful

Question 5: What is an archetype?

• Answer: An original pattern or model from which all things of the same type come

Question 6: What is dramatic irony?

• Answer: Irony that occurs when the audience is aware of something that the characters are not

Question 7: Which of the following is not a characteristic of Shakespeare's plays?

• Answer: Simplistic characters

Question 8: Which character archetype is Anansi?

• Answer: The jester

Question 9: Which of the following lines is written in iambic pentameter?

• Answer: For now we will embrace the day, singing and dancing around

Question 10: What is the best definition of a soliloquy?

• Answer: A type of monologue in which a character speaks to themselves, revealing their innermost thoughts and feelings

Feel free to ask if you need further clarification on any of the answers!