Othello Act I Flashcard

Front

How is Roderigo characterized in terms of naivety in Act One?

Back

Roderigo is portrayed as extremely naive.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is Othello's skill level in using language as depicted in Act One?

Back

He is extremely skilled and eloquent.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

What is a soliloquy?

Back

A speech given to the audience revealing the speaker's thoughts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

How does Iago view Othello according to the text?

Back

He thinks Othello is too trusting and he is angry about being passed over for a promotion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does Iago plan to do at the end of Act 1?

Back

Convince Othello that Desdemona is unfaithful.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

What role does Iago play in Othello's life?

Back

Iago is Othello's ensign and manipulates events to create chaos.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of Othello's eloquence in Act One?

Back

It highlights his noble character and contrasts with the deceit of Iago.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Front

How does the theme of trust manifest in Act One?

Back

Othello's trust in Iago sets the stage for future betrayal.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What motivates Iago's actions against Othello?

Back

Jealousy and resentment over being passed over for promotion.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the effect of Iago's manipulation on Roderigo?

Back

Roderigo is led to believe he can win Desdemona's love through Iago's schemes.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3