Shakespeare Analysis Graphic Organizer: Part One
Literary Elements
As you read the Induction, Act 1, and Act 2, look for literary elements used byShakespeare to introduce the characters in The Taming of the Shrew. Showwhich literary elements are used and provide notes as textual evidence. Provideat least eight responses using a variety of literary elements.
Literary Element
Applies to This Character
Act, Scene and lines
Analysis of the Element
EXAMPLE:
Foreshadowing
Katharina
Act 1, Scene 1
BAPTISTA: “Gentlemen, importune me no farther,For how I firmly am resolved you know;That is, not bestow my youngest daughterBefore I have a husband for the elder:If either of you both love Katharina,Because I know you well and love you well,Leave shall you have to court her at your pleasure.”
Foreshadowing shows that Katharinawill be the more difficult of the twodaughters for whom Baptista mustfind a husband.
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