Renaissance Test

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What is the definition of 'theme'?

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An idea that recurs in or pervades a work of art or literature.

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What does Hermia think Helena used to lure Lysander?

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Her height.

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What is 'Dramatic Irony'?

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A form of irony that is expressed through a work's structure.

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What does the word 'burgher' mean in Shakespeare's writing?

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A well-to-do citizen, often involved in trade.

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What does the word 'Jakes' mean in Shakespeare's writing?

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Outhouse or privy.

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What is the significance of the Renaissance period in literature?

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It marked a revival of classical learning and wisdom, influencing art, literature, and culture.

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Define 'metaphor'.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is 'iambic pentameter'?

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A type of poetic meter consisting of five iambs (unstressed-stressed syllables) per line.

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What does 'soliloquy' mean?

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A speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often while alone on stage.

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What is the role of a 'tragic hero'?

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A character who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to their own destruction.