Soliloquy

What is a soliloquy?

• A silent act performed by a character

• A dialogue between two characters

• A monologue intended to be heard by the audience only

• A narrative description by the author

Why is Hamlet upset in his soliloquy?

• His mother remarried quickly after his father's death

• He lost a battle

• His friend betrayed him

• He was banished from the kingdom

What does Hamlet think about his mother's remarriage?

• He is indifferent

• He is supportive

• He is distressed

• He is happy

Why does Hamlet feel conflicted in his soliloquy?

• He must choose between two loves

• He debates leaving his homeland

• He struggles with his mother's actions and his own feelings

• He plans a celebration

What does punctuation in a soliloquy help to understand?

• The historical context of the play

• The character's future actions

• The rhythm and breaks in thoughts

• The setting of the play

What literary device is heavily used by Shakespeare in soliloquies?

• Personification

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

How does punctuation reflect changes in Hamlet's thoughts?

• It reveals the other characters' thoughts

• It highlights his happiness

• It indicates shifts and lack of confidence

• It shows his decisiveness

What effect does quick punctuation changes have on the perception of Hamlet's speech?

• Shows stability

• Demonstrates physical action

• Suggests rapid thought changes

• Indicates calmness

What does the frequent use of 'oh' and 'phi' in Hamlet's speech signify?

• Certainty

• Frustration

• Excitement

• Confusion

What role do vowel sounds play in Hamlet's soliloquy?

• They show the logical flow of ideas

• They describe the setting

• They emphasize action sequences

• They convey emotional weight