Titus Andronicus Vocabulary Quiz

In Shakespeare’s diction, “kinsman” means

In the play, “tribune” refers to

What does “lament” mean in the play’s context?

In Shakespearean diction, “piteous moan” means

When Lavinia is called “piteous,” it underscores

What does “piteous ruin” convey about tone?

“Malice” in Aaron’s actions refers to

The term “piteous death” emphasizes

What does “piteous deed” describe?

The word “piteous cries” implies

What does “piteously slain” describe?

The word “treachery” means

“Doom” in the play is used to mean

When Titus refers to “Rome’s glory,” “glory” most closely means

“Chastity” in the play refers to

When a character says “woe is me,” “woe” means

What does “virtue” signify in Elizabethan English?

The term “piteous” in the phrase “piteous spectacle” signals

What does “piteous heart” suggest?

When a character says “I crave your pardon,” “crave” means

What does “piteous” most nearly mean in the context of Lavinia’s suffering?

What does “piteous tale” indicate?

What does the word “piteous” convey about tone?

What does “valiant” mean when describing Titus?

The word “villain” in Shakespeare’s time most often meant

What does “piteous wretch” mean?

“Infamy” in the play refers to

When Marcus says “Alas, poor Rome,” “alas” expresses

The word “piteously” in Lavinia’s description means

What does “piteous spectacle” refer to in Shakespearean language?