Key Quotations (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Petruchio's repetition of 'wealthily' & 'happily' in Act 1 reveal about his marriage views?
What does Petruchio's repetition of 'wealthily' & 'happily' in Act 1 reveal about his marriage views?
He associates financial gain w/ happiness
What does Katherine's wasp metaphor in Act 1 convey about her character?
What does Katherine's wasp metaphor in Act 1 convey about her character?
Her defensive & aggressive nature
What literary device does Petruchio use in 'You shall stay till I have done' (Act 2)?
What literary device does Petruchio use in 'You shall stay till I have done' (Act 2)?
Imperative mood
What does Petruchio's falcon metaphor in Act 3 reveal about his taming strategy?
What does Petruchio's falcon metaphor in Act 3 reveal about his taming strategy?
Withholding food & sleep
What effect does the repetition of 'nor' in Act 3 emphasise?
What effect does the repetition of 'nor' in Act 3 emphasise?
The deprivation Katherine endures
What literary device is 'kill a wife with kindness' (Act 4)?
What literary device is 'kill a wife with kindness' (Act 4)?
Oxymoron
What does the parallel structure 'the more...the more' emphasise in Katherine's Act 4 quote?
What does the parallel structure 'the more...the more' emphasise in Katherine's Act 4 quote?
Escalating spite & suffering
What does Katherine's instruction to 'place hands below your husband's foot' symbolise (Act 5)?
What does Katherine's instruction to 'place hands below your husband's foot' symbolise (Act 5)?
Ultimate submission
How is Bianca characterised in Act 5 in contrast to Katherine?
How is Bianca characterised in Act 5 in contrast to Katherine?
Traditionally obedient & eager
What does Gremio's metaphor 'my cake is dough' signify in Act 5?
What does Gremio's metaphor 'my cake is dough' signify in Act 5?
His failed efforts