Hamlet, Part 2: Word Choice And Tone

Read the passage from Hamlet, Act II, Scene i. Polonius: How now, Ophelia! what's the matter? Ophelia: Alas! my lord, I have been so affrighted. Polonius: With what, in the name of God? Ophelia: My lord, as I was sewing in my closet, Lord Hamlet, with his doublet all unbrac'd; No hat upon his head; his stockings foul'd ... Which word in the passage is the key to understanding Ophelia's tone? matter affrighted unbrac'd foul'd

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.

Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene v. Hamlet: And now, good friends, As you are friends, scholars, and soldiers, Give me one poor request. Horatio: What is 't, my lord? we will.Hamlet: Never make known what you have seen to-night. Which is the best definition of poor, as it is used in the passage? inexpensive meager pitiful unfortunate

Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene iii. Hamlet: My fate cries out, And makes each petty artery in this body As hardy as the Nemean lion's nerve. [GHOST beckons.] Still am I call'd. Unhand me, gentlemen, [Breaking from them.]By heaven! I'll make a ghost of him that lets me: I say, away! Go on, I'll follow thee. [Exeunt GHOST andHAMLET.] Which phrase from the passage most helps create a tone of desperation? each petty artery Still am I call'd Unhand me, gentlemen make a ghost

Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene iii. [Laertes:] Then weigh what loss your honour may sustain,If with too credent ear you list his songs,Or lose your heart ... From the context in the passage, the reader can conclude that credent means heavy. doubtful. dishonest. believing.

To analyze tone, which things should the reader study? Select 4 options. connotations context clues diction the speaker the topic

The attitude of a text toward the subject being discussed is called _____.

After analyzing the context, what is the next step the reader should take to determine the meaning of an unknown word? Predict the definition. Consult a reference. Move on to the next section. Reread the entire passage.

Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene v. Ophelia: And, with his other hand thus o'er his brow, He falls to such perusal of my face As he would draw it. Long stay'd he so; At last, a little shaking of mine arm, And thrice his head thus waving up and down, He rais'd a sigh so piteous and profound That it did seem to shatter all his bulk And end his being. Based on the context clues, which word from the passage means examination? perusal shaking piteous shatter

Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene iii. Laertes: Be wary then; best safety lies in fear: Youth to itself rebels, though none else near. Which word from the passage is most similar in meaning to wary? safety fear youth rebels