Context And Keywords

Question 1

A famous playwright who wrote Romeo and Juliet around 1595.

Answer 1

William Shakespeare

Question 2

The time period that Queen Elizabeth I reigned, 1558 - 1603.

Answer 2

Elizabethan era

Question 3

Wealthy people of the highest social rank in society.

Answer 3

Nobility

Question 4

Ruled or controlled by men.

Answer 4

Patriarchal

Question 5

Having respect, honestly and pride.

Answer 5

Honour

Question 6

An introductory speech addressed to the audience at the beginning of a play.

Answer 6

Prologue

Question 7

The main character in a work of literature.

Answer 7

Protagonist

Question 8

The main opponent of the protagonist ( often depicted as a villain ).

Answer 8

Antagonist

Question 9

A play that tells a sad tale, usually ending in death. Tragedies were made popular by the ancient Greeks.

Answer 9

Tragedy

Question 10

A noble character who has a flaw in their personality which leads to their downfall.

Answer 10

Tragic hero

Question 11

A fatal flaw in a character’s personality. For example, Romeo’s hamartia could be that he makes decisions quickly.

Answer 11

Hamartia

Question 12

A sudden twist or change of circumstances for the tragic hero.

Answer 12

Peripeteia

Question 13

When the tragic hero realises something important relating to their downfall.

Answer 13

Anagnorisis

Question 14

A feeling of fear and pity that the audience has for the tragic characters.

Answer 14

Catharsis