Question 1: Identify and explain the literary device used in the line: 'My power is not solely in my magic, / But in my will to influence, to command.'

Answer: An example of parallelism, emphasizing the dual sources of Prospero's power: magic and will.

Question 2: Describe Prospero’s attitude towards his own power based on the extract.

Answer: Prospero acknowledges that his power is both a tool and a burden, indicating a mix of confidence and vulnerability.

Question 3: What is the significance of the phrase: 'And what strength I have’s mine own,' in relation to the theme of control?

Answer: It suggests that Prospero’s true strength lies within himself, highlighting personal agency over external magic.

Question 4: Identify the tone of Prospero’s speech in this extract.

Answer: The tone is reflective and somewhat conflicted, showing both confidence and vulnerability.

Question 5: Explain how Prospero’s language reveals his complex feelings about power.

Answer: Students should explore how Prospero’s use of words like 'confined', 'broken', and 'hollow' indicate his internal struggle and the burden of power, contrasting with terms like 'sway' and 'command' that show his authority.

Question 6: Identify two literary devices present in the extract and explain their effects.

Answer: Possible answers include: (1) Parallelism—emphasizing Prospero’s dual sources of power; (2) Contrasts—between his confidence and feelings of vulnerability, highlighting internal conflict.

Question 7: Discuss how this extract exemplifies the theme of control versus vulnerability.

Answer: Students should analyze how Prospero’s acknowledgment of his fragility amidst his power illustrates the tension between dominance and vulnerability.

Question 8: Create a short speech from Prospero that reflects on the limits of his power. Include at least three literary devices.

Answer: Assessment of students’ ability to craft a speech with literary devices such as metaphor, repetition, and contrast, expressing Prospero’s internal conflict.