Analyzing Dialogue in a Play Try it
Hamlet speaks an aside. What conclusion can be
drawn about Hamlet based on his words and his way of
speaking?
[Claudius:] But now, my cousin Hamlet, and my son,-
Hamlet: [Aside.] A little more than kin, and less than
kind.
Claudius: How is it that the clouds still hang on you?
-Hamlet,
William Shakespeare
O He has thoughts and feelings that he wishes to
keep from Claudius.
O He feels shy and nervous around Claudius.
He loves Claudius and wants Claudius to think of
him as a son.

Read the excerpt from act ii, scene v of romeo and juliet. friar laurence: these violent delights have violent ends, and in their triumph die, like fire and powder, which, as they kiss consume: the sweetest honey is loathsome in his own deliciousness and in the taste confounds the appetite: 15 therefore love moderately; long love doth so; too swift arrives as tardy as too slow. friar laurence is motivated to offer this warning because he knows that something bad will certainly happen to the lovers. feels that romeo is acting foolishly and should not get married. enjoys giving advice because he is wise and can others. wants to caution romeo about the consequences of his actions.

Choose the correct type of literary text for the statement. if both types apply, be sure to choose the answer that includes both types. use(s) imagery? 1: poetry 2: poetry and prose 3: prose

Which textbook section would you use to identify the books and articles the author used or referred to in writing the book? introduction bibliography index table of contents