Answer:
Ghost: Ay, that incestuous, that adulterate beast,
With witchcraft of his wit, with traitorous gifts,
O wicked wit and gifts, that have the power
So to seduce!-won to his shameful lust
The will of my most seeming-virtuous queen.
Hamlet,
William Shakespeare
Explanation:
These words (from Act 1, Scene 5) have a negative connotation, as we can realize that the ghost (Hamlet's father) criticizes his brother Claudius for having a love affair with his wife Gertrude. He calls him an adulterate beast and expresses his anger with Claudius because he married his widow.
The tone of this excerpt shows that the ghost is against this affair, by using many pejorative adjectives which are describing Claudius' evil nature and condemning his because of his shameful act.
Which key words in the passage help you identify the tone?
beast, wicked, shameful
What connotation do these key words have?
negative
