Henry VI Part 1 Literary Devices Quiz

The contrast between Talbot’s valor and Fastolfe’s cowardice creates

When Burgundy switches allegiance after persuasion, it reflects which device?

Talbot’s death with his son beside him represents what structural device?

Talbot’s line “my soul shall stand for England” demonstrates which device?

The shift from military action to political plotting is an example of

Talbot’s speeches about England’s honor often use what device to inspire soldiers?

Suffolk’s manipulation of Henry through marriage to Margaret serves as what device?

The play’s opening funeral of Henry V functions as what literary device?

The rose-picking scene introduces which symbolic concept?

When Joan calls on spirits to aid her, it represents which device?

When Joan mocks her judges before death, her speech employs

Henry’s trusting nature compared with Suffolk’s deceit serves as what?

When Talbot’s courage is compared to a lion’s, Shakespeare uses

Joan’s capture and downfall after prideful boasting show which classical device?

The English heralds praising Talbot after death represent

The recurring contrast between faith and deceit forms what literary pattern?

The blood imagery in battles throughout the play represents

The phrase “England’s glory” in Talbot’s mouth serves as what?

The repeated imagery of crowns and thrones symbolizes

Which literary device is evident when Joan claims divine visions guide her actions?

When Gloucester and Winchester’s feud mirrors England’s downfall, it serves as what?

The English loss in France mirroring internal discord is which type of device?

The depiction of Joan as both saint and witch illustrates which device?

When Henry’s crown becomes a metaphor for burden, Shakespeare uses

When Henry’s piety is contrasted with his nobles’ ambition, Shakespeare uses what device?

The repeated references to divine justice serve as what device?

When the nobles’ colors—white and red—recur later in history, it forms what?

Henry’s gentle speeches amidst conflict emphasize

Joan’s claim to be pregnant near her death exemplifies what?

The rivalry between York and Somerset over rose colors best represents which device?