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What are the key features of a sonnet?
14 lines, specific rhyme scheme, often expresses love or philosophical ideas.
What are the key features of a tragedy?
Protagonist's downfall, often due to a tragic flaw; evokes pity and fear in the audience.
What are the key features of a comedy?
Humorous events and characters; often ends with a happy resolution.
What are the key features of a novel?
Extended fictional narrative; allows for complex character development and plot.
What are the key features of a short story?
Brief fictional narrative; focuses on a single event or character.
What are the key features of a ballad?
Narrative poem, often set to music; tells a story of love, adventure, or tragedy.
What are the key features of an epic poem?
Long narrative poem; celebrates heroic deeds and cultural values.
What are the key features of a dramatic monologue?
A single character speaks to a silent audience, revealing their thoughts and feelings.
What are the key features of a satire?
Uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to critique societal flaws.
What are the key features of a pastoral?
Idealizes rural life and nature; often depicts shepherds and idyllic landscapes.
How is the theme of ambition explored in *Macbeth*?
Reflects the Elizabethan desire for power and social advancement, highlighting the tension between loyalty and individual desire.
What is the significance of fate as a theme?
Explores the idea of predetermined destiny and its impact on characters' choices and outcomes.
How does literature explore the theme of love?
Often depicted as a complex emotion with both positive and destructive potential, influencing characters' actions and destinies.
How is the theme of power explored in literature?
Examines the corrupting influence of power and its impact on individuals and society.
How is the theme of identity explored in literature?
Explores the search for self and the impact of societal expectations on individual identity.
How does literature explore the theme of social injustice?
Highlights inequalities and oppression within society, often advocating for change and equality.
How is the theme of revenge explored in literature?
Often depicts the destructive consequences of seeking revenge and its impact on both the revenger and the target.
How does literature explore the theme of morality?
Examines the conflict between right and wrong and the consequences of moral choices.
How is the theme of isolation explored in literature?
Depicts characters who are alienated from society or themselves, often leading to introspection and self-discovery.
How does literature explore the theme of appearance vs. reality?
Examines the contrast between how things seem and how they truly are, often revealing hidden truths and deceptions.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'Fair is foul, and foul is fair'?
Highlights the theme of deception and moral ambiguity in *Macbeth*, blurring the lines between good and evil.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet.'?
Explores the idea that names are arbitrary and do not define the essence of a person or thing in *Romeo and Juliet*.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'To be or not to be, that is the question.'?
Reflects Hamlet's contemplation of life and death, exploring themes of existence and suicide.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.'?
Highlights the difference between those who live in fear and those who face death with courage.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.'?
Reflects the idea that life is a performance and individuals play different roles.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'The course of true love never did run smooth.'?
Highlights the challenges and obstacles that often accompany true love.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'Hell is empty, and all the devils are here.'?
Suggests that evil is present in the human world, rather than confined to a supernatural realm.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind.'?
Explores the psychological consequences of guilt and how it can lead to paranoia.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'These violent delights have violent ends.'?
Foreshadows the tragic consequences of Romeo and Juliet's passionate but reckless love.
What is the meaning of this quote: 'There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.'?
Explores the subjective nature of perception and how our thoughts shape our reality.