Year 7
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will explore the verbal and physical conflict between the four lovers. We will explore the comical element of the insults whilst also recognising the chaos which has been caused by our mischievous fairy. The timeless nature of Shakespeare will also be addressed.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following does the love potion NOT cause?
Chaos
Conflict
Confusion
Q2.
Why is Hermia scared and worried?
Demetrius keeps following her and telling her how much he loves her.
She cannot find Hermia.
She wakes up and no longer loves Lysander.
Q3.
Why is Helena hurt and confused?
She cannot find her way back to Athens.
She cannot find Puck.
She has injured herself.
Q4.
How does Demetrius describe the pain of suffering from unrequited love?
It is like being scratched with a sword.
It is like losing a battle.
It is like losing an arm or a leg.
Q5.
What does Helena compare Demetrius to in her metaphor?
A fairy
A lion
A wild beast
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following is NOT true about the love potion so far?
The love potion causes chaos, confusion and conflict.
The love potion causes Titania to fall in love with an ass.
The love potion creates humour and suspense for the audience.
Q2.
What does the colour white NOT symbolise?
Goodness
Heaven
Purity
Q3.
Which of the following is an accurate definition for the word 'mock'?
Mock means when you cry at someone or something.
Mock means when you laugh.
Mock means when you tell jokes.
Q4.
Who does Helena NOT accuse of being involved with her feeling of mockery?
Demetrius
Hermia
Lysander
Q5.
What is the most accurate explanation for the metaphor 'cankerblossom'?
The metaphor 'cankerblossom' suggests that Hermia thinks Helena has always loved Lysander.
The metaphor 'cankerblossom' suggests that Hermia thinks Helena has played a trick.
The metaphor 'cankerblossom' suggests that Hermia thinks Helena is mean.