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Hamlet, Part 2: Word Choice and Tone

Question 8 • *HSA 26-27 English IV A -IC

Read the passage from Hamlet, Act I, Scene v.Ghost: I could a tale unfold whose lightest word Would harrow up thy soul, freeze thy young blood, Make thy two eyes, like stars, start from their spheres, Thy knotted and combined locks to part, And each particular hair to stand an end ...

Answer
A
vastly puzzle
B
highly please
C
greatly disturb
D
deeply enlighten

Explanation

The Ghost says even the lightest word of his tale would “harrow up” Hamlet’s soul, freeze his blood, and make his hair stand on end. These images describe frightening and upsetting someone, so “harrow up” means greatly disturb. “Highly please” and “deeply enlighten” do not fit the fearful reaction.

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