can someone please check my answers.
1.)which of the following lines best demonstrates the tone of ''the nymph's reply to the shepherd'' by sir walter raleigh?
a. "the flowers do fade,and wanton fields/to wayward winter reckoning yields;"
b." then these delights my mind might move/to live with thee and be thy love."
c."these pretty pleasures might me move/to live with thee and be thy love."
d. "if all the world and love were young,/and truth in every shepherd's tongue.''
i chose a am i correct?
2.)"the glorious lamp of heaven,the sun,the higher he's a-getting,the sooner will his race be run,and nearer he's to setting" is an example of?
a.hyperbole,exaggerating the brightness of the sun.
b.allusion to the greek god of the sun helios.
c.metaphor,comparing the sun to a mountain.
d.personification of the sky.
i chose d am i correct?
3.)which of the following do petrarchan and shakespearean sonnets have in common?
a.rhyme scheme.
b.length.
c.question and answer format.
d.both are organized as an octet and sestet.
i chose c am i correct?
4.)what is the purpose of the couplet in the english or shakespearean sonnet?
a.to offer an idea contrary to the ideas expressed earlier in the poem.
b.to introduce a new idea.
c.to summarize the poet's message and offer a final commentary.
d.to provide a final metaphor for the audience's consideration.
i chose d am i correct?
5.)which of the following elements of comedy are not used by shakespeare in the merchant of venice?
a.clown-like character.
b.puns.
c.slapstick.
d.clever language.
i chose c am i correct?
6.)which of the following is not a theme of the merchant of venice?
a.things are not always as they seem.
b.man's inhumanity to man.
c.friendship and loyalty.
d.rites of passage or coming of age.
i chose d am i correct?
7.)in which act of a shakespearean play is the climax most likely to occur?
a.act 1.
b.act 3.
c.act 4.
d.act 5.
i chose b am i correct?
1.) Your answer is incorrect. The correct answer is c. "These pretty pleasures might me move/to live with thee and be thy love." This line demonstrates a tone of acceptance and willingness to consider the shepherd's offer.
2.) Your answer is incorrect. The correct answer is a. Hyperbole, exaggerating the brightness of the sun. The line describes the sun as a "glorious lamp of heaven" and exaggerates its race towards setting.
3.) Your answer is incorrect. The correct answer is a. Rhyme scheme. Petrarchan and Shakespearean sonnets both have specific rhyme schemes, although they differ in structure and content.
4.) Your answer is incorrect. The correct answer is c. To summarize the poet's message and offer a final commentary. The couplet in a Shakespearean sonnet typically provides a concluding statement or resolution to the ideas expressed earlier in the poem.
5.) Your answer is incorrect. The correct answer is c. Slapstick. Shakespeare does use clown-like characters, puns, and clever language in The Merchant of Venice, but slapstick comedy is not a prominent element in the play.
6.) Your answer is incorrect. The correct answer is d. Rites of passage or coming of age. The themes of The Merchant of Venice include things not always being as they seem, man's inhumanity to man, and friendship and loyalty.
7.) Your answer is incorrect. The correct answer is d. Act 5. The climax of a Shakespearean play usually occurs in the final act, where the conflicts reach their peak and are resolved.
1.) To determine the correct answer, you need to identify the tone of "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd" by Sir Walter Raleigh. The tone refers to the attitude or feeling conveyed by the author. Read the options and analyze the lines for their tone. In this case, option a, "the flowers do fade, and wanton fields / to wayward winter reckoning yields," suggests a tone of acceptance and resignation, which aligns with the overall tone of the poem. However, it is always essential to consider multiple factors when answering a question like this. So, to be absolutely sure of your answer, it is recommended to analyze the entire poem and compare it to the lines provided. Once you have thoroughly examined the poem and evaluated the options, you can confidently choose your answer.
2.) To identify the correct answer, you need to identify the literary device used in the given line. In this case, the line "the glorious lamp of heaven, the sun, the higher he's a-getting, the sooner will his race be run, and nearer he's to setting" uses personification, as it attributes human-like qualities (in this case, running and setting) to the sun. Therefore, option d, "personification of the sky," is the correct answer.
3.) To determine the correct answer, you need to identify the commonality between Petrarchan and Shakespearean sonnets. Petrarchan and Shakespearean sonnets are two different forms of sonnets, so it is crucial to identify their shared characteristics. Options a, b, and d do not apply to both forms. Option c, "question and answer format," is also incorrect, as the Petrarchan sonnet typically consists of an octave and a sestet, while the Shakespearean sonnet consists of three quatrains and a concluding couplet. Therefore, the correct answer is none of the options provided.
4.) To determine the purpose of the couplet in the English or Shakespearean sonnet, you need to understand the structure and function of a sonnet. A sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and structure. The couplet, which is the final two lines of the sonnet, serves to summarize the main message or offer a final commentary on the theme presented in the rest of the poem. Therefore, option c, "to summarize the poet's message and offer a final commentary," is the correct answer.
5.) To determine the correct answer, you need to identify which element of comedy is not used by Shakespeare in "The Merchant of Venice". Options a, b, and d (clown-like character, puns, clever language) are all used by Shakespeare in his comedies. Option c, "slapstick," refers to physical comedy involving exaggerated and violent movements, which is not commonly used in Shakespeare's plays. Therefore, option c is the correct answer.
6.) To identify the theme not present in "The Merchant of Venice," you need to analyze the play's central ideas. Options a (things are not always as they seem), b (man's inhumanity to man), and c (friendship and loyalty) are themes present in the play. Option d, "rites of passage or coming of age," is not a central theme explored in "The Merchant of Venice." Therefore, option d is the correct answer.
7.) To determine the correct answer, you need to understand the structure of a Shakespearean play. The climax of a play typically occurs in act 3, which is when the conflict reaches its peak and sets the stage for the resolution. Therefore, option b, "act 3," is the correct answer.