When viewed through a formalist lens, the point of
Shakespeare's structure is to
Read the excerpt from an analysis of Hamlet's "To be or
not to be" speech in Act III of Hamlet
Shakespeare begins the speech with the line "To be, or not
to be that is the question" and then proceeds to ask
multiple questions throughout the speech.
contrast Hamlet's speaking style with that of King
Claudius
emphasize Hamlet's indecision that recurs throughout
the play
introduce a new motif that focuses on the inevitability of
death
illustrate Hamlet's confusion about his relationship with
King Claudius

Read this passage from "the city without us" by alan weisman: which statement best explains how the structure of the passage supports the author's purpose? a. the passage traces several events in the order that they will occur to highlight how nature conquers human civilization. b. the passage shows that natural forces such as an absence of predators and an increase in the squirrel population can lead to destructive results. c. the passage shows that natural forms such as an absence of predators and human hunters can lead to the reforestation of new york city. d. the passage identifies how two natural forces are co-dependent - the deforestation of new york and the extinction of squirrels.