Question

read the excerpt from act ii of hamlet. yet i, a dull and muddy - mettled rascal, peak, like john - a - dreams, unpregnant of my cause, and can say nothing; no, not for a king, upon whose property and most dear life a damnd defeat was made. what is the effect of the figurative language used in this excerpt? choose three answers. it shows hamlets willpower. it shows hamlets indecision. it shows hamlets determination. it shows hamlets confusion. it shows hamlets idleness.

Explanation:

The figurative language in the excerpt uses self - deprecating terms. "Dull and muddy - mettled" implies lack of action (idleness), "unpregnant of my cause" shows indecision in not being able to act on his cause, and the overall tone suggests confusion as he is critical of his own inaction. It does not show willpower or determination.

Answer:

B. It shows Hamlet's indecision
D. It shows Hamlet's confusion
E. It shows Hamlet's idleness