What literary device does Shakespeare use to create comedic tension in Petruchio and Katharine's dialogue?

• A. The dual meanings of move (emotionally compelled [woo], move wimpy, move remove)
• B. A literal, single meaning of the word move
• C. A misinterpretation of the word move as "motion"
• D. A dance routine described as "move"

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is wordplay through a word with more than one meaning. Shakespeare uses a pun on move that can mean to woo or win over emotionally, to cause someone to move physically, or to move something away. In Petruchio and Katharine’s dialogue, this double sense creates comedic tension as they volley between courting, bodily motion, and changing situations, with Katharine reading one sense while Petruchio plays with another. The humor hinges on this sly, multi-meaning exchange rather than a single literal meaning or a dance reference, which is why this device fits best.