Question

Read the passage.

excerpt from Act II, Scene 2, in A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

Helena
No, no, I am as ugly as a bear,
For beasts that meet me run away for fear.
Therefore no marvel though Demetrius
Do as a monster fly my presence thus.

Which mood does the simile "I am as ugly as a bear" create?

A. The mood is sad; Helena is devastated that Demetrius has run away from her.

B. The mood is frightened; Helena is alone in the woods and afraid her loud crying will attract wild animals.

C. The mood is humorous; Helena laughs at herself and her situation by comparing herself to outrageously ugly things.

D. The mood is angry; Helena blames Demetrius for not appreciating her good qualities.

Answer 1

@ThisGirlPretty

Answer 2

Hyperbole

Answer 3

Hyperbole: a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion or create a comic effect

Answer 4

which goes with those answer choices ?

Answer 5

Hold on let me check.

Answer 6

Yeah, stuck between two choices. @Shadow Halp

Answer 7

@Elsa213

Answer 8

@Bearclaws72

Answer 9

c'x

Okie okie
Lemme see. e.e

Answer 10

Whale, I know it's not B.

Answer 11

So it should be A right? o-o

Answer 12

I think it is A or D.
I'm leaning more towards A doe.

Answer 13

Same ^~^

Answer 14

so which one ?

Answer 15

Give me a moment as I read through, Shakespeare is one of my personal favorites.

Answer 16

I'd say the most likely answer would be A, consider the overall tone. The tone is depressed and the mood is upsetting,