As Hamlet was speaking to Ophelia (In act 3 scene1 page 5) You should not have believed me, for virtue cannot so inoculate our old stock but we shall relish of it. I loved you not.” What theme is developed in terms of relationships? (Remember from Act I Ophelia has many love letters from Hamlet)

Which of the following factors most consistently contributes to the speaker’s believability? a the age and experience of the speaker b the physical environment in which the speech is delivered c the sincerity, knowledge, and trustworthiness of the speaker d the position of the thesis statement in the speech