In five to seven complete sentences, explain Shakespeare's use of literary elements to develop the plot, characters, and conflict in The Taming of the Shrew.

Explanation: Ok, In the Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare uses use of literary elements to develop the plot, characters, and conflict in The Taming of the Shrew. & the overall tone of the play is light and comic, though the exploration of larger social questions, such as the proper relation of the sexes in marriage, lends much of the comedy a more serious tone.. The story also consists of 9 acts. Act I is an exposition of the story, introducing Petruchio as he arrives in Padua in search of a rich wife. The rising action of the story occurs when Petruchio learns about Katherine from Hortensio. Then, Petruchio asks for Baptista's consent to marry Katherine, and once they are married, Petruchio takes her to Verona to so call "tame" her. The main problem is the conflict between Kate and Petruchio. Petruchio sets out to "tame" Kate who, prior to his arrival, flames every potential suitor to come near her. The question of how the problem is resolved is the interesting one, because much depends on our reading of Kate's character and motivation.

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