Master Shakespeare's Language Techniques: Rhetorical Devices Quiz

Question 1

Which rhetorical device uses contrasting ideas or words to create a sense of balance or parallelism?

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Antithesis

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Hyperbole

Question 2

How does Shakespeare's use of antithesis enhance the vivid imagery, heighten tension, and develop intricate characters in his plays?

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Shakespeare's Antithetical Techniques

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Shakespeare's Parallelism in Sonnets

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Metaphorical Language in Shakespeare's Plays

Question 3

How does Shakespeare's use of parallelism enhance the impact of key ideas or emotions in his plays?

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Creates balance and symmetry in language

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Introduces contrasting ideas and creates tension

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Exaggerates or overstates a point

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Creates suspense or foreshadowing

Question 4

In 'Romeo and Juliet,' how do antithesis and parallelism contribute to the play's exploration of love and conflict?

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Antithesis highlights contrasting emotions, while parallelism intensifies the conflict.

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Antithesis creates balance, while parallelism emphasizes love's cyclical nature.

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Parallelism conveys urgency, while antithesis presents different viewpoints.

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Antithesis creates irony, while parallelism emphasizes character similarities.

Question 5

How do Shakespeare's rhetorical devices enhance the accessibility and memorability of his works?

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Parallel structures highlight key ideas and create rhythm, making them easier to understand.

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Hyperbole exaggerates emotions and events, leaving a lasting impression on readers.

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Avoiding figurative language ensures Shakespeare's works are accessible to all audiences.

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Complex sentence structures challenge readers' intellect, increasing memorability.

Question 6

Which of the following lines from Hamlet illustrates the use of hyperbole?

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All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand.

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Is this a dagger which I see before me?

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Out, damned spot!

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The raven himself is hoarse

Question 7

In the following line from Hamlet, which rhetorical device is employed: 'Though this be madness, yet there is method in't.'

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Oxymoron

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Metaphor

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Parallelism

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Irony

Question 8

In the following line from Othello, which rhetorical device is used to create a vivid image: 'Her eyes, two lodestars dark, her teeth of pearl.'

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

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Metonymy

Question 9

Which rhetorical device juxtaposes contrasting words, phrases, or ideas for emphasis?

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Antithesis

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Anaphora

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Hyperbole

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Parallelism

Question 10

In the line 'Our lives are woven with the stuff of dreams,' which rhetorical device is employed?

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 11

Which of the following exemplifies parallelism?

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All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.

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But soft! What light through yonder window breaks?

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To be or not to be, that is the question.

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I have that within which passeth show, these but the trappings and the suits of woe.

Question 12

Which rhetorical device intentionally exaggerates something for emphasis?

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

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Irony

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Parallelism

Question 13

In the line 'When he shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars,' what rhetorical device is employed?

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

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Personification

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Simile

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of Shakespeare's rhetorical style?

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Extensive use of metaphors and imagery

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Clarity and simplicity

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Emphasis on logical arguments

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Minimal use of figurative language

Question 15

In the line 'The quality of mercy is not strained; it droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven,' which rhetorical device is used?

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Oxymoron

Question 16

Which line from 'The Tempest' contains hyperbole?

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I have bedimm'd the noontide sun.

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I have done nothing but in care of thee.

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The charm dissolves apace.

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Where the bee sucks, there suck I.

Question 17

In 'King Lear,' the line 'O, how this mother swells up toward my heart!' exemplifies which rhetorical device?

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Personification

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Metaphor

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Simile

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Hyperbole

Question 18

In 'Julius Caesar,' the line 'Cowards die many times before their deaths' primarily employs which rhetorical device?

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Antithesis

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Hyperbole

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Simile

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Metaphor

Question 19

Which rhetorical device juxtaposes two contrasting ideas for emphasis?

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Antithesis

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Parallelism

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Hyperbole

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Synecdoche

Question 20

Which rhetorical device conveys a sense of urgency or impending danger through the omission of conjunctions?

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Asyndeton

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Anaphora

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Epistrophe

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Polysyndeton

Question 21

Which of the following rhetorical devices intentionally downplays or understates?

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Litotes

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Hyperbole

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Oxymoron

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Personification

Question 22

In what way does Shakespeare employ rhetorical devices to convey tragedy in King Lear?

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Through foreshadowing, irony, and pathetic fallacy, evoking a sense of impending doom.

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Through heroic couplets, blank verse, and sonnets, creating a heightened and formal tone.

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Through symbolism, allegory, and metaphor, exploring complex themes and emotions.

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Through alliteration, assonance, and consonance, enhancing the musicality of the language.

Question 23

Which of the following is not a rhetorical device commonly employed by Shakespeare?

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Ellipsis

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Anaphora

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Synecdoche

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Metaphor

Question 24

In the line 'Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player', which rhetorical device does Shakespeare employ?

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Hyperbole

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Antithesis

Question 25

Which rhetorical device creates a direct contrast between two opposing ideas or elements?

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Antithesis

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Parallelism

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

Question 26

In the line 'So fair thou art, my love, that every dove', which rhetorical device is used to emphasize the beloved's beauty?

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Hyperbole

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Synecdoche

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Personification

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Metonymy

Question 27

Which rhetorical device is characterized by exaggeration or overstatement for emphasis?

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Hyperbole

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Irony

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Euphemism

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Understatement

Question 28

Which rhetorical device substitutes a part of something to represent the whole?

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Synecdoche

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Metonymy

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

Question 29

In the line 'The world is too much with us', which rhetorical device is used to convey a critical or ironic message?

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Irony

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Sarcasm

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Litotes

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Hyperbole

Question 30

How do rhetorical devices in Lady Macbeth's speeches in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' contribute to her characterization?

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They showcase her cunning and strategic manipulation.

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They depict her as a helpless victim of circumstances.

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They suggest her mental instability and irrationality.

Question 31

Which rhetorical device juxtaposes contrasting ideas or terms to create emphasis or tension?

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Antithesis

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Parallelism

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

Question 32

Identify the rhetorical device used in the following line from Shakespeare's 'As You Like It': 'All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.'

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

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Simile

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Personification

Question 33

Which rhetorical technique employs exaggerated or extreme statements to emphasize a point?

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Hyperbole

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Synecdoche

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Euphemism

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Litotes

Question 34

Which rhetorical device assigns human qualities or characteristics to non-human entities?

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Personification

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Simile

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

Question 35

Identify the rhetorical device used in the following line from Shakespeare's 'Macbeth': 'The wind howled like a banshee.'

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Hyperbole

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Personification

Question 36

Which rhetorical device creates emphasis and tension by contrasting opposing words or ideas?

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Antithesis

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Anaphora

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Hyperbole

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Simile

Question 37

In the line "To be or not to be, that is the question", what rhetorical device is Shakespeare employing?

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Antithesis

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Metaphor

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Personification

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Hyperbole

Question 38

What is the primary purpose of Shakespeare's frequent use of hyperbole in his plays?

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To create heightened drama and emphasize emotions.

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To introduce new characters to the audience.

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To provide historical context for the play.

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To showcase Shakespeare's mastery of vocabulary.

Question 39

Which of the following lines from "Hamlet" is an example of parallelism?

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To be or not to be, that is the question: / Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer / The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, / Or to take arms against a sea of troubles...

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O, that this too too solid flesh would melt...

Question 40

How does Shakespeare's skillful use of rhetorical devices contribute to the memorability of his characters and their speeches?

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By creating vivid imagery, emphasizing key themes, and making the language more impactful and memorable.

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By making the plays more complex and challenging to understand.

Question 41

In the lines from "Macbeth": "Sleep no more! / Macbeth does murder sleep - ", what rhetorical device is being employed?

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Personification

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Alliteration

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Metaphor

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Onomatopoeia

Question 42

What is the intended effect of Shakespeare's frequent use of rhetorical questions in his plays?

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To engage the audience and encourage reflection.

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To provide a clear answer to a difficult problem.

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To introduce a new character or plot point.

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To emphasize the importance of a specific event.

Question 43

How does the strategic use of repetition in Shakespeare's plays contribute to the development of a character's personality?

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By highlighting their obsessions, anxieties, or defining traits through repeated phrases or words.

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By emphasizing the importance of the plot over character development.

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By making the characters seem more relatable and ordinary.

Question 44

In the context of Shakespearean drama, what is the primary purpose of an apostrophe?

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To directly address an absent person, an inanimate object, or an abstract concept.

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To provide a brief summary of the plot.

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To introduce a new character to the audience.