Shakespeare Flashcards

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What is a pit?

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At the bottom of the stage, people could stand for a penny to watch the show.

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what’s apron stage?

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A rectangle stage called the “apron stage” stuck out into the yard. So that people wouldn’t feel too far away from the show, this was done.

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how does theatre relate to heaven?

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The roof was supported by large pillars on either side, and the ceiling below was referred to as the “heavens” since it was painted with clouds and the sky.

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how does he become so famous?

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Shakespeare has remained popular over the past 400 years because he expertly and accurately represented the full spectrum of human emotions and conflicts.

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5 phrases that related to Shakespeare

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  1. what’s done is done
  2. knock knock, who’s there?
  3. Love is blind
  4. so-so
  5. The game is up
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How come things have changed?

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