8. Why does Hamlet think he will win the match? 9. What does Hamlet say to Laertes before the match starts?
10. Do you think the king actually dropped a pearl into Hamlet's goblet of wine? Why, or
why not?
11. Who takes Hamlet's goblet with the pearl and drinks from it?
12. In reading the stage directions, what happens after Laertes wounds Hamlet?
13. What is the problem with Laertes and Hamlet wounding each other with the same
sword?
14. What happens to Gertrude?

the price of our current war is high; it costs money and it costs lives.

but it does not cost our pride. it does not cost the guilt that would arise from knowing that we did nothing to intervene while our neighboring nations fell to despotic leaders.

it does not cost the terror of knowing that our allies are unstable. it does not cost the fear that we, too, will be next to fall.

which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of the parallel structure is effective in this passage?

a. it underscores that disagreement will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

b. it makes the speaker seem like a decisive and capable leader.

c. it emphasizes reasons to fight and inspires listeners to aid the war effort.

d. it establishes the speaker's credibility by acknowledging the difficulties of war.

b

explanation:

im sure you mean write *