The Tempest is a drama about a magician named Prospero and his daughter, Miranda, who are stranded on an island. A storm causes a shipwreck, and others arrive. Prospero wants revenge on his brother, Antonio, who overthrew him. At the end, Prospero is reinstated as a duke, Antonio is exposed for his trickery, and Prospero’s daughter marries the king’s son. arrowBoth
Henry V is a drama about King Henry V who ruled England in the medieval era, from 1413 to 1422. The play depicts the king’s bravery in the battle of Agincourt and his loyalty to his troops. It also depicts his intelligence as he uncovers and foils an assassination plot. In addition, the play details his romance with the French princess Catherine of Valois and how it led to friendly relations between England and France.
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King Lear is about a king who distributes his property among his daughters on the basis of their love for him. While the eldest two flatter him, the youngest, Cordelia, refuses to do so. Enraged, he banishes her. After receiving their share of their father’s property, the two eldest become abusive toward him. King Lear descends into madness as his actions unleash evil on his subjects and loved ones.

1. in "the legend of sleepy hollow," how does his habit of reading frightening tales in the afternoon affect ichabod crane? a. it makes him fall asleep next to the brook by his schoolhouse. b. it makes him think about creating scary stories of his own. c. it makes him nervous and fearful at night. d. it makes him that there is no danger in sleepy hollow. 2. in "the legend of sleepy hollow," how does brom bones feel when he sees ichabod crane dancing with katrina van tassel at the party? a. relieved b. bored c. confused d. jealous 3. in "the legend of sleepy hollow," what happens to ichabod crane after he leaves the party? a. he is challenged to a duel by brom bones. b. he is fired from his job and asked to leave sleepy hollow. c. he is married to katrina van tassel and they live happily ever after. d. he is chased by someone he believes to be the headless horseman. 4. how do the villagers react to rip van winkle when he first returns to town after disappearing for 20 years? a. they are kind to him. b. they ignore him. c. they are suspicious of him. d. they celebrate him as a hero. 5. which best describes rip van winkle? a. he's smart, funny, and generous, but he's also spiteful. b. he's sweet, romantic, and handsome, but he's also impatient. c. he's simple, good-natured, and well-liked, but he's also lazy. d. he's old, wise, and friendly, but he also has a short temper 6. which best describes "rip van winkle"? a. it is an american epic. b. it is a true story. c. it is a ballad. d. it is an american legend. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

June and sylvio speak to mr. teller in the driveway of their farmhouse. it is raining hard, and they all carry umbrellas. a dog sits on the steps of the house. june: we didn’t think you’d be coming back for the puppy. mr. teller: i said i would when i dropped the puppy off. sylvio: yes, but that was months ago. we thought you’d be back for the puppy in a couple days. now she’s a full-grown dog. we have raised her ourselves, we built her her own doghouse, and we love her. mr. teller: but she’s my dog. i only dropped her off at your house for safekeeping since i had to go out of town on business. now i’m back and i want my dog back. what is the setting of this play? a basket a farm a doghouse a trip

This excerpt expresses shelleys idea that poetry is factual?