Shakespeare’s work is both ____ and ____; his plays are numerous and full of discerning observations.
prolific…utopian
enervated…analytical
onerous…cosmopolitan
copious…sagacious
insightful…perceptive
A story’s theme is sometimes ____ – that is, stated directly by the author – but more often it is ____.
obvious…indisputable
capricious…dramatic
convoluted…simple
enigmatic…veiled
explicit…implied
Harsh noises characterized the theatrical production’s tumultuous battle scene, which was a confused ___ of shouting actors and ___ trumpet blasts.
mélange…blaring
insinuation…clamorous
explication…raucous
hodgepodge…muted
undercurrent…sonorous
Artists who are described as ____ are the first to experiment with the new forms or concepts.
aesthetic
partisan
decorous
cerebral
avant-garde
In an effort to ___ the ___ theater, the troupe members contributed thousands of dollars to keep the playhouse operating.
qualify…obsolete
salvage…floundering
exacerbate…defunct
revitalize…prosperous
commander…lucrative
The biography of William Shakespeare describes his life so ____, that the readers feel they are hearing the great writer’s thoughts and experiencing his emotions.
sparsely
mysteriously
cautiously
graciously
vividly
Rona’s ____ manner during drama club meetings differed noticeable from that of other club members, who were ____ about theater and wanted to produce professional quality plays.
disaffected…lethargic
affable…indiscriminate
scornful…disgruntled
enthusiastic…avid
nonchalant…ardent
Each ____ of the mosaic was individually selected and ___ according to a preconceived pattern until the entire floor of the villa was decorated.
photograph…developed
color…studied
image…discussed
tile…removed
piece…positioned
Since Juliet had originally ___ his motives, she was not surprised Romeo was confused about hers as well.
commended
tolerated
appreciated
misinterpreted
disentangled
The language of William Shakespeare’s drama conveys and impression of ___ that can be misleading: just when a play seems to be echoing routine feelings, the diction suddenly sharpens to embody fresh and unexpected ideas.
frivolity
triteness
diversity
lyricism
precision