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What is the point of view? Whose story is being told? Whose isn’t?

Identify the poetic term meaning: An outrageous exaggeration used for effect. 

Identify the correct literary device: occurs when two or more words in sequence begin with the same sound (not necessarily the same letter). This creates an auditory effect for the audience.

Choose ONE question based on Shakespeare’s Hamlet and write a paragraph response in complete sentences. Provide numerous examples from the play to support your opinion: Support or refute the following statement: ‘Although Hamlet sometimes disappoints loved ones, tells lies, and even murders, we are still able to sympathise with him.” There are only two female characters in Hamlet: Gertrude and Ophelia. What are these two? Innocent dupes?Manipulated victims of a patriarchal (male-dominated) society? Cunning self-seekers who at least partly deserve their fates? All of the above? None of the above? Is it even valid to discuss them in the same breath? What do you think? Hamlet is no “sweet prince”. In pursuit of his revenge he becomes increasingly ruthless, callous and cruel.In the light of the above statement examine Hamlet’s relationships with the other characters in the play and decide whether or not you agree with the comment.

Identify the correct non verbal cue:  Individuals vary in the amount of personal space they need to feel at ease.

Q2: What is the barber’s internal conflict in “Just Lather, That’s All”? (2)

Identify the type of conflict in the example: The protagonist struggles with a decision, guilt, memories or other internal forces.

 How does the text define the relationship between facts and arguments?

Introduction: How does the photo essay pique the interest of the audience with a question or startling fact? Provide brief, factual background information?

 Which of the following is true about implicit arguments?