Considering Caliban as an outsider in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' | English

Starter quiz

If someone is described as an 'outsider' then it implies that they ______.
- get along with everyone
- are well liked
- are an angry person
- don't belong in a particular group ✓
If a group of people describe an individual using negative language then that implies the individual ______.
- is well liked
- belongs in the group
- is an outsider ✓
- is an aggressive person
In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Caliban is considered an outsider. This implies the other characters use ______ language to describe him.
- negative ✓
- positive
- neutral
- complimentary
In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Caliban offers to serve Stephano when he first meets him. This implies that Caliban ______.
- thinks highly of himself
- doesn't have a high self-worth ✓
- knows Stephano is a kind person
If you create an argument in response to a question then you ______.
- plan out your answer
- offer a set of reasons to prove your ideas ✓
- offer a balanced set of for and against reasons
If you say someone is 'animalistic' then it suggests ______.
- they are physically strong
- they have animal characteristics ✓
- they think of themselves as an animal

When someone uses 'ultimately' in their answer you would assume that they ...
- are at the start of their answer.
- are in the middle of their answer.
- are at the end of their answer. ✓
What did 'moon-calf' mean in Shakespeare's time?
- a person born under a full moon ✓
- a well-liked person
- someone aggressive
In Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', Trinculo mocks Caliban for calling Stephano a 'Lord'. What does this imply?
- He's surprised Caliban can speak English.
- He doesn't think Caliban is human enough to use such language. ✓
- He thinks that Stephano is not a Lord.
Which of the following are potential reasons for Caliban being considered an outsider in 'The Tempest'?
- He can't use magic.
- He uses animalistic language. ✓
- He doesn't see himself as equal to the others. ✓
- He plots with Stephano and Trinculo to overthrow Prospero.
In Act 3, Scene 2 of 'The Tempest', which of the following does Caliban's use of animalistic language suggest?
- He's physically fast.
- He is less human than the other characters. ✓
- The other characters don't like him.
- He has low self-worth.
Match the quote from Act 3, Scene 2 of the 'The Tempest' with the connotations.
- 'monster'
  
  ⇔
  
  inhuman ✓
- 'bite'
  
  ⇔
  
  animalistic and violent ✓
- 'lick'
  
  ⇔
  
  animalistic and inferior ✓

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Arguably, Caliban’s language and actions demonstrate that he sees himself as someone who isn’t equal and doesn’t belong.
Some would argue Caliban acts in an animalistic manner, which further sets him apart from society.
Stephano and Trinculo’s language positions Caliban as an outsider.

That an argument needs to present a balanced viewpoint for both sides of the argument.

An argument needs to give your reasons behind your answer to the question.

Outsider - An outsider is someone who is not liked or accepted to a particular group or society and feels different from them.
Animalistic - Being animalistic means having the characteristics of animals particularly in terms of aggression.
Ultimately - You can use the word ultimately to emphasise the end of your argument.
Arguably - Arguably can be used when you’re stating an opinion or belief that you believe can be shown to be true.