Shakespeare Flashcards by Gavin Gemski

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Year of birth

A

1564

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year of death

A

1616

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Where did he grow up

A

Stratford upon Avon

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Shakespeare dad and occupation

A

John - local politician and glove-maker

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Who did Shakespeare marry

A

Anne Hathway

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How many Children did he have, why did one die

A

3, the plague

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How old was Shakespeare in his lost years

A

20s

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What Theater did he invest in, when

A

Globe theater, 1599

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What happened to it, when

A

Burned down, 1613

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How many plays did he write

A

38

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What were the Catagories of plays

A

Comodies, Histories, Romances, and Tragedies

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Where was he buried

A

Holy Trinity Church

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What lang did he speak

A

Early modern Enlish

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Q

What tree is referenced with Pyramus and Thisbe

A

Mulberry

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When did Shakespeare leave school

A

Middle School

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Q

What is prose

A

Everyday Language

Q

What is Iambic Perimeter/Blank verse

A

Unstressed to stressed syllable

Q

What Ryhme pattern does Shakespeare use in his sonnets

A

ABABCDCDEFEFGG

Q

Who are his lates sonnets about

A

The Dark Lady