Key Quotations (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What does Baptista's description of Katherine as 'treasure' reveal about his view of marriage?
What does Baptista's description of Katherine as 'treasure' reveal about his view of marriage?
It shows a transactional view
What does Petruchio link directly together in his quote about coming to Padua?
What does Petruchio link directly together in his quote about coming to Padua?
Wealth and happiness
Which animal does Katherine compare herself to when warning Petruchio about her temperament?
Which animal does Katherine compare herself to when warning Petruchio about her temperament?
A wasp
What does Petruchio compare Katherine to when he describes her as 'sharp and passing empty'?
What does Petruchio compare Katherine to when he describes her as 'sharp and passing empty'?
A falcon
Which two things does Petruchio deliberately withhold from Katherine as part of his taming strategy?
Which two things does Petruchio deliberately withhold from Katherine as part of his taming strategy?
Food and sleep
Which literary technique is used in Petruchio's phrase 'kill a wife with kindness'?
Which literary technique is used in Petruchio's phrase 'kill a wife with kindness'?
Oxymoron
In Katherine's final speech, which terms accumulate to reinforce complete female submission?
In Katherine's final speech, which terms accumulate to reinforce complete female submission?
Lord, life, keeper, head, sovereign
What does Katherine's instruction to 'place your hands below your husband's foot' symbolize?
What does Katherine's instruction to 'place your hands below your husband's foot' symbolize?
Ultimate submission and humility
What dramatic technique is created when Bianca defies expectations in Act 5?
What dramatic technique is created when Bianca defies expectations in Act 5?
Dramatic irony
What does Gremio's metaphor 'my cake is dough' signify about his marriage efforts?
What does Gremio's metaphor 'my cake is dough' signify about his marriage efforts?
Failed or incomplete endeavours