Key Quotations (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What literary device does Bosola use when calling the Cardinal more powerful than the devil?
What literary device does Bosola use when calling the Cardinal more powerful than the devil?
Hyperbole
What does Antonio's poison metaphor suggest about corruption in the play?
What does Antonio's poison metaphor suggest about corruption in the play?
It spreads like disease from leaders
How is Ferdinand's religious stance presented in the play?
How is Ferdinand's religious stance presented in the play?
Violent and punitive
What does the Duchess call being born great?
What does the Duchess call being born great?
Misery
What does Bosola call wealth and class honours?
What does Bosola call wealth and class honours?
Shadows and painted honours
How does the Duchess use diamonds to defend remarriage?
How does the Duchess use diamonds to defend remarriage?
They gain value passing through hands
What does Ferdinand call the Duchess's marriage to Antonio?
What does Ferdinand call the Duchess's marriage to Antonio?
Witchcraft in her rank blood
What does Bosola insultingly call Antonio after discovering he fathered the Duchess's child?
What does Bosola insultingly call Antonio after discovering he fathered the Duchess's child?
The duchess' bawd
What metaphor does the Duchess use to express her powerlessness during imprisonment?
What metaphor does the Duchess use to express her powerlessness during imprisonment?
Actress in a tedious theatre
How many thoughtful references are better than 6-7 brief ones for higher exam marks?
How many thoughtful references are better than 6-7 brief ones for higher exam marks?
3-4 detailed references