Question

Read this excerpt from the prologue of Shakespeare’s play Henry V, in which King Henry is referred to as Harry.

A kingdom for a stage, princes to act
And monarchs to behold the swelling scene!
Then should the warlike Harry, like himself,
Assume the port of Mars; and at his heels,
Leash'd in like hounds, should famine, sword and fire
Crouch for employment.

Which best describes the purpose of this excerpt of the prologue?
A. It predicts what will happen to Henry at the end.
B. It states the conflict that occurs at the end of the play.
C. It introduces the characters of Henry’s enemies.
D. It builds suspense about the war in the play.

Answer 1

The sentence which best describes the purpose of the above excerpt of the prologue is that It builds suspense about the war in the play.

The correct answer is option D.

the play “Henry V” is about the Hundred Years' War fought between English and French people. The play opens with the crowning of the young Henry V as the king. He is planning the war against the French. The Canterbury also urge the feeling of war in Henry and says that France belongs to him by right.

Answer 2

Answer:

option D is correct