Question

question 4 (multiple choice worth 2 points)
(05.03r mc)

read the excerpt from shakespeares hamlet. then, answer the question that follows.
ophelia
like sweet bells jangled, out of tune and harsh;
that unmatchd form and feature of blown youth
blasted with ecstasy: o, woe is me,
to have seen what i have seen, see what i see!

which context clue from the passage supports that woe means distress or despair?

• \sweet bells\
• \out of tune and harsh\
• \see what i see\
• \form and feature\

Explanation:

Context clues help determine the meaning of a word. "Out of tune and harsh" creates a negative, distressing image. "Sweet bells" is positive. "See what I see" is about perception. "Form and feature" is about appearance. Only "out of tune and harsh" aligns with distress/despair.

Answer:

"out of tune and harsh"