Shakespeare Flashcards
What does renaissance mean?
Rebirth
What was the Renaissance?
A time of great interest in human potential and achievement.
Who was the monarch when Shakespear was born?
Queen Elizabeth
When did Queen Elizabeth die?
1603
When was Shakespeare born?
April 23, 1564
When did Shakespeare die?
April 23, 1616
What is Shakespeare’s first name?
William
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford upon Avon
When did Shakespeare stop going to school?
14 years old
What college did Shakespeare go to?
No college
Who was Shakespeare’s wife?
Anne Hathaway
How much older was Shakespeare’s wife than him?
8 years older
How many children did Shakespeare have?
3
What were the names of Shakespeare’s children?
Susannah, Hamnet and Judith
Which of Shakespeare’s sons died, and at what age?
Hamnet at age 11
How long was Shakespeare in London?
10 years
What theatre was Shakespeare part owner of?
Globe Theatre
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
37
How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?
154
How many long poems did Shakespeare write?
2
What types of plays did he write?
Tragedy, History, Comedy
Where do you learn the characters, setting, and background information?
Exposition
What is the event which begins the action of the play?
Exciting Force
What is the rise of the protagonist?
Rising Action
What is the highest point for the protagonist
Climax
What is the rise of the antagonist?
Falling Action
What is the final clarification of the plot?
Resolution/Denouement
