You read one of Shakespeare's plays in this unit: Twelfth Night. For this activity, you will reread Twelfth Night, Act II, Scene V.
Part A
Locate two different performances of the scene online. When you search the Internet,
include the act and scene in your search terms - you want to be sure that you get the
correct scene!
Which two versions did you choose? Include the URLs of your sources.
URL Source 1:
URL Source 2:

Part B
Now compare and contrast the techniques in the two theatrical versions that you
watched. In the table below, describe the similarities and differences between the two
versions for each element of the performance. Note how the techniques enhance or alter
the audience’s experience and what meanings (shades of characterization, connotations
of words, etc.) become clearer as you watch the two presentations.
Element of Performance
setting: background

Similarities Differences

setting: props
characters: costume
characters: body language and facial
expressions
tone of voice
actions
lighting
camera: focus and angles
dialogue: word choice
dialogue: emphasis

Part C
Use your response from parts A & B of the task to write an essay addressing the
following points:
● Compare and contrast the target audiences of the two versions.
● Analyze the effects of the techniques on the individual audiences.
● Include analysis of any special adaptations made to the text (the dialogue) or the
setting that distinguish this version from the original play.
● Edit and revise the essay for spelling and grammar errors.
Write your essay in the space below.

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. a function is a relation in which each input has only one output. in the relation , y is a function of x, because for each input x (1, 2, 3, or 0), there is only one output y. x is not a function of y, because the input y = 3 has multiple outputs: x = 1 and x = 2.

1. an introductory word, phrase, or clause which is missing the word(s) it is supposed to modify- dangling modifier

words, clauses or phrases which add description is known as a modifier. a modifier is found before or after the target words that they want to describe.

for example: happily, she ran towards her father.

herein, happily precedes 'she', its target.

whereas, when an author forgets to mention the target and includes the modifier thus it is known as a dangling modifier, wherein modifier has nothing to describe. these are the errors which confuse the reader.

2. a noun or pronoun's function within a sentence- elliptical clause

it is a clause in which words are being left out. on the other hand, the missing word is understood due to the logic or pattern of the sentence.

for example:

she had five apples;   kanishk, three.

herein the verb 'had' is missing which is otherwise understood.

3. to quickly run: split infinitive

it refers to the construction of the sentence in which infinitive consists with the word or an adverb between to and verb.

for example, he used to secretly ate those apples.

4. a clause with either an implied subject or verb: elliptical clause

5. a word that joins words or phrases of the same grammatical type: coordinating conjunctions are the words which connect clauses and phrases. there are seven coordinating conjunctions that are, yet, so, or, for, and, nor, and but.

for example:

the boy refused to complete the homework nor will he take the punishment.

'and' is the coordinating conjunction.

7. pronoun with no specific antecedent: indefinite pronouns are the pronouns which do not refer to anyone specifically.

for example several, nobody, some and so forth.

8. a pair of words like either/or: correlative conjunctions

these are the pairs of conjunctions used in a sentence to join elements together. these are, , not also, and so forth.

9. masculine and feminine forms: gender

gender refers to the cultural, psychological and behavioral traits that are associated with a particular sex.