Henry V Literary Devices Quiz

What literary device is used when the Dauphin sends tennis balls to Henry?

The phrase “the better part of valor is discretion” from earlier plays is echoed here as what device?

The play’s ending marriage between Henry and Katherine symbolizes what device?

The contrast between Henry’s youthful past and his present kingship uses what device?

When Fluellen forces Pistol to eat a leek, it symbolizes what device?

The Chorus calling for the audience’s imagination to create battle scenes shows what literary form?

When Henry says “Every subject’s duty is the king’s; but every subject’s soul is his own,” what device appears?

The description of Agincourt’s battlefield as a “bloody feast” uses what device?

Henry’s demand for Harfleur’s surrender under threat of destruction uses what device?

The French nobles’ confident talk before Agincourt is an example of what device?

When Henry’s speeches shift from formal to intimate tones, what device is at work?

Henry’s “Once more unto the breach” speech primarily relies on what rhetorical device?

The “band of brothers” line employs which device of equality and fraternity?

What device does Shakespeare use through the Chorus to bridge gaps in setting and time?

The line “Cry God for Harry, England, and Saint George!” shows which device?

When the Chorus asks the audience to “piece out our imperfections with your thoughts,” what device is employed?

The phrase “And gentlemen in England now abed shall think themselves accursed” contains what device?

The frequent mention of God’s will in Henry’s speeches shows which literary theme?

What literary device is used in the opening line “O for a Muse of fire”?

The Dauphin’s arrogance compared to Henry’s humility creates what device?

The king’s prayer before Agincourt is rich in what device?

The dialogue between Fluellen and Macmorris often uses what device for humor?

When Henry disguises himself among his soldiers, what device is at play?

The phrase “the mirror of all Christian kings” is an example of what device?

When Henry refers to himself as a “plain soldier,” what device is he using?

Henry’s rejection of Falstaff’s old companions is an example of what literary function?

What device does the Chorus use when comparing the stage to “this wooden O”?

The repeated references to Saint George serve as what device?

The use of national stereotypes through characters like Fluellen is an example of what device?

The repetition of “we few, we happy few, we band of brothers” demonstrates which device?