Answer:
If the writer has something valuable to say about life or how to live it, conflict is a great tool to show these competing viewpoints. Conflict introduces opposing belief systems, wants, or goals not just to entertain the viewer, but to show the character another worldview.
Explanation:
This is one of the most complex scenes in drama, and there are many ways of approaching each of the characters, but I am going to give you my take on it. Claudius and Polonius have sent for Hamlet in order to get him to meet with and talk to Ophelia who has been placed strategically in his path. They hope he will reveal some of his inner secrets. (Polonius is convinced that this secret is that Hamlet is in love with Ophelia; Claudius is not so sure) Hamlet has guessed from the summons what Claudius is trying and so is aware that he is behind the tapestries. However, Hamlet does not know that Ophelia is aware of what Claudius is doing, nor that Polonius knows and has revealed to Claudius the nature of their relationship. He does not think that Ophelia is up to the mental and emotional strain of the intrigue at the Danish court, and wants her to get out of the way so she won't get hurt. Ophelia is of course aware that Claudius and Polonius are lurking in the curtains, but she believes that Hamlet is mad at her because, on her father's orders, she has given Hamlet the cold shoulder. She wants Hamlet to know she still loves him, but also wants to convince the eavesdroppers that she is still playing aloof. You see what I mean about complicated.
So the scene commences and Hamlet, trying to persuade Ophelia to get herself out of the court, advises her to go to a nunnery, which at first means a convent. We know this is what he means because he asks "Why wouldst thou be a breeder of sinners?" and nuns do not breed sinners. But something happens around the line "Where is your father?" and Ophelia's answer, which is a lie and which Hamlet can tell is a lie, reveals to him that Ophelia is already involved and has agreed to help Claudius in his spying. After this the "nunnery" becomes a brothel, and Hamlet charges her with every form of insincerity and betrayal. His "get thee to a nunnery" becomes a disgusted dismissal. Ophelia is hurt by the fact that she is repudiated by Hamlet, terrified by his behaviour, and confused. She grasps at the simple answer: that he must be crazy to behave like this, as becomes apparent in her speech "O, what a noble mind is here o'erthrown!
They are afraid that ghost will tempt Hamlet to hurt himself
Answer:
B. It’s pages were brittle and felt like they could crumble at the slightest disturbance.
Explanation:
A. is not the right answer. This part uses the sense of hearing to describe the scene.
<u> B. Is the correct answer. </u>This sentence uses the sense of touch to paint the image. We know this b<u>ecause the author describes the feeling of the pages under the fingers</u>, writing: "they felt like they could crumble“. This is <u>something he could only feel by touch.</u>
C. Is not the correct answer. This part describes the odor, which means it is based on the sense of smell.
D. is incorrect. In this sentence, the author writes: "drew his eyes away“ which means he was describing the sense of sight.
Answer:
1: Topic of the discussion is Global Warming.
2: The audience of the discussion is Jorge's class fellows.
3: The Purpose of the discussion is improving student's presentation skills and knowledge about the topic.
4: Level of formality is semi-formal.
Explanation:
1:
The phrase "Jorge reviewed his notes about global warming before presenting to the class" tells us that the topic of Jorge’s presentation is "Global Warming” (a gradual increase in earth’s overall average temperature because of the increase in greenhouse effect). The students also had to discuss this topic and ask questions from Jorge after his short presentation.
2:
"share their findings with the class" shows that Jorge’s audience is his class. The primary audience and main focus of Jorge’s presentation is his class, however their teacher Mrs. Herbert would also be present as an observer and for final evaluation. So he has to prepare his presentation keeping both (students and teacher) in mind. He has to explain all the concepts and technical terms considering his class level.
3:
"after his short presentation, the class would ask questions and discuss" this phrase shows that the purpose of the discussion is to share the knowledge and improve students' presentation skills. First they have to do a proper research and include relevant, clear and correct content in right order. They will also get a chance to explain some difficult concepts and topics.
4: <u>Level of Formality
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We choose highly formal style when talking to unknown audience or during job interviews, writing academic essays, presentations or letters to someone whom we don’t know personally.
We select semi-formal style when talking to well-known individuals, like our teachers and elders,
And we use informal style only with our very close friends with whom we usually spend a lot of time, like class mates, team mates etc.
