Shakespeare Flashcards

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1
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Where was Shakespeare born

A

stratfors-on-avon-

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2
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who did Shakespeare marry

A

Anne Hathaway

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3
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How many plays did Shakespeare write

A

37

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4
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How many sonnets did Shakespeare write

A

154

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5
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Who portrayed the role of woman in his plays?

A

Boys

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6
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Which king inherited the throne when Queen Elizabeth died

A

James

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7
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What type of play is Romeo and juliet

A

Tragedy

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8
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In what city were Shakespeare’s plays performed

A

London

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9
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He was the father of 2 daughters and 1 son named. sons name…

A

George

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10
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Shakespeare wrote most of his poems in the form of 14-line poem. What kind of poetry is this called?

A

Sonnet

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11
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The transition of tone and meaning in a sonnet

A

Volta

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12
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A speech on stage by which the charactor when s/he is the only one on stage- thinking out loud

A

soliloquy

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13
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A remark that is directed to the audience and not intended for the charactors on stage

A

Aside

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14
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A speech made by a single character to the audience or another character

A

Monologue

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