English: Hamlet, Part 2: Word Choice and Tone

1. "beast" , "wicked" , "shameful" 2. negative

As you read the passage, highlight words that help you identify the tone. Ghost: Ay, that incestuous, that adulterate beast, With witchcraft of his wit, with traitorous gifts,— O wicked wit and gifts, that have the power So to seduce!—won to his shameful lust The will of my most seeming-virtuous queen. -Hamlet,William Shakespeare Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions about the passage. 1. Which key words in the passage help you identify the tone? 2. What connotation do these key words have?

angry and accusing

Ghost: Ay, that incestuous, that adulterate beast, With witchcraft of his wit, with traitorous gifts,— O wicked wit and gifts, that have the power So to seduce!—won to his shameful lust The will of my most seeming-virtuous queen. -Hamlet,William Shakespeare Which words best describe the tone of the passage?

apologetic and regretful

Polonius: That hath made him mad. I am sorry that with better heed and judgment I had not quoted him; I fear'd he did but trifle, And meant to wrack thee; but, beshrew my jealousy! -Hamlet,William Shakespeare Which words best describe Polonius's tone in this passage?