Writer's Methods and Techniques (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What is dramatic irony in Much Ado About Nothing?
What is dramatic irony in Much Ado About Nothing?
When audience knows what characters don't
In Act 2, Scene 3, what does Benedick overhear?
In Act 2, Scene 3, what does Benedick overhear?
A fabricated conversation about love
What does the wordplay between Beatrice & Benedick reveal?
What does the wordplay between Beatrice & Benedick reveal?
Their mental agility & equality
What does Benedick say about Beatrice's words?
What does Benedick say about Beatrice's words?
She speaks poniards & every word stabs
What is an example of positive deception?
What is an example of positive deception?
Friends tricking Benedick & Beatrice
In Act 3, Scene 2, what negative deception occurs?
In Act 3, Scene 2, what negative deception occurs?
Don John tricks Claudio about Hero
How do Beatrice & Hero function as foil characters?
How do Beatrice & Hero function as foil characters?
Beatrice is bold; Hero is obedient
How do Don Pedro & Don John serve as foils?
How do Don Pedro & Don John serve as foils?
Pedro is honourable; John is deceitful
When does Shakespeare use verse rather than prose?
When does Shakespeare use verse rather than prose?
For serious moments & noble characters
What is Dogberry's malapropism for 'apprehended two suspicious persons'?
What is Dogberry's malapropism for 'apprehended two suspicious persons'?
Comprehended two auspicious persons
What is ironic about Dogberry in the play?
What is ironic about Dogberry in the play?
Despite verbal errors, he solves mystery
What does Hero's death & rebirth symbolise?
What does Hero's death & rebirth symbolise?
Restoration of purity & innocence
How do the Beatrice-Benedick & Claudio-Hero plots differ?
How do the Beatrice-Benedick & Claudio-Hero plots differ?
B&B is witty/equal; C&H is traditional