Act II Flashcards
appurtenance
Noun- An accessory, object, or an incidental right
What does the term ‘antic’ refer to in Hamlet Act II?
A behavior that is bizarre or exaggerated, often associated with Hamlet’s feigned madness.
True or False: In Act II, Hamlet’s soliloquy reveals his clear intentions and plans.
False
Fill in the blank: The character __________ is sent to spy on Hamlet in Act II.
Polonius
Which character in Act II says, ‘Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t’?
Polonius
Multiple Choice: What is the primary theme explored through the vocabulary in Act II of Hamlet? A) Revenge B) Madness C) Love D) Betrayal
B) Madness
What does the term ‘madness’ refer to in Hamlet Act II?
The state of being mentally ill or irrational, often exemplified by Hamlet’s erratic behavior.
True or False: In Act II, Hamlet’s behavior is consistent and predictable.
False
Fill in the blank: Polonius uses the term ‘_________’ to describe Hamlet’s behavior.
madness
What is the significance of the word ‘antic’ in Hamlet Act II?
It refers to Hamlet’s feigned madness as part of his plan to investigate his father’s death.
Which character uses the phrase ‘to be or not to be’ in Hamlet Act II?
This phrase is actually from Act III, not Act II.
What does ‘soliloquy’ mean in the context of Hamlet?
A speech delivered by a character alone on stage, revealing inner thoughts.
Multiple Choice: What does the term ‘espionage’ relate to in Act II?
A. The act of spying on Hamlet by Polonius and others.
Who is the character that describes Hamlet as ‘more an antique than a man’?
Polonius
True or False: Act II introduces the idea of the play within a play.
True
What is the meaning of ‘dissemble’ as used in Hamlet Act II?
To conceal one’s true motives or feelings; to pretend.
Assay
Noun - the testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and quality:
a procedure for measuring the biochemical or immunological activity of a sample:
Verb - determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore):
determine the biochemical or immunological activity of (a sample):
examine (something) in order to assess its nature:
archaic - attempt:
Blench
Verb - to become pale
Make sudden flinching from pain
conceit
Noun - excessive prided in oneself
An elaborate and fanciful use of language or metaphor
an artistic effect of device
a fanciful notion.
contrive
Verb - create or bring about (an object or a situation) by deliberate use of skill and artifice.
manage to do something foolish or create an undesirable situation:
What does Encompassment mean?
Verb - surround and have or hold within:.
cause (something) to take place:. (Archaic)
Noun form encompassment. Verb Form Encompass
Encompassment is the noun form of Encompass, the definitions are from encompass.
What does expostulate mean?
Verb - express strong disapproval or disagreement
gall
- bold and impudent behavior
- the contents of the gallbladder; bile (proverbial for its bitterness).
glean
- Verb -extract (information) from various sources:
- collect gradually and bit by bit:
- Historical - gather (leftover grain or other produce) after a harvest:
indict
Verb - formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime
Pronounce: https://youtu.be/4CFp0EBwD0M?si=_ucyMBIj5_Xdr-km
lecherous
Adjective - having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire:
malefactions
Noun form of Malefactor
Noun - a person who commits a crime or some other wrong
What is the meaning of ‘paragon’?
Noun - A model of excellence or perfection.
Example: She is a paragon of virtue.
What does ‘pate’ refer to?
Noun - The top of the head.
Archaic, Humorous
Example: He rubbed his pate thoughtfully.
What is ‘perusal’?
Noun - Formal- The act of reading or examining something carefully.
Example: After a quick perusal of the document, she signed it.
What does ‘purport’ mean?
Verb - To claim or profess, often falsely.
sometimes is a noun
Example: He purports to be an expert in the field.
What is the ‘quintessence’?
Noun - The most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example: This painting is the quintessence of beauty.
What does ‘rascal’ mean?
Noun - A mischievous or cheeky person, often a child.
Example: That little rascal stole my cookie!
What is a ‘rogue’?
Noun - A dishonest or unprincipled man.
Example: He was a charming rogue who always got into trouble.
What does ‘slander’ refer to?
Noun - The action of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation.
Can also be a verb
Example: The article was filled with slander against the politician.
What does ‘soliciting’ mean?
Noun - The act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone.
Example: She was soliciting donations for the charity.
What does ‘tedious’ mean?
Adjective - Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
Example: The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
What is a ‘visage’?
Noun - A person’s face, with reference to the form or proportions of the features.
Literary
Example: Her visage was serene and calm.
What does ‘wanton’ mean as an adjective?
Adjective - Deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous.
Example: His wanton behavior shocked the community.
