Question

which of the following lines from the tempest in act iii, scene 2 best illustrates the use of auditory imagery? a thou makest me merry; i am full of pleasure: / let us be jocund (iii.2.114–115). b do that good mischief which may make this island / thine own for ever (iii.2.238–239). c do you hear, monster? if i should take / a dis-pleasure against you, look you,— (iii.2.222–223). d ill pull thee / by the lesser legs: if any be trinculos legs, / these are they (iii.2.105–107).

Explanation:

To determine which line uses auditory imagery, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Focuses on emotions (merry, pleasure) and a call to be jocund—no auditory elements.
• Option B: Discusses actions (do mischief) and ownership of the island—no auditory focus.
• Option C: Contains "Do you hear" and addresses a monster, directly involving the sense of hearing, which is auditory imagery.
• Option D: Describes physical actions (pulling legs) and identification of legs—visual or tactile, not auditory.

Answer:

C. Do you hear, monster? If I should take / a dis - pleasure against you, look you,— (III.2.222 - 223)