shakespeare background/globe notes/ sonnet notes test Flashcards
what does ‘sonnetto’ mean?
little song
a sonnet is…
-a lyric poem
-consisting of 14 lines
-written in iambic pentameter
-with a definite rhyme scheme
-a definite thought structure
define what a lyric poem is
deals with emotions/feelings
define iambic pentameter and provide an example of a line with iambic pentameter
five measures of meters or iambs
Ex. “One day I wrote her name upon the strand.”
rhyme scheme: Petrarchan
Italian
Ex. abba, abba, cd, cd, cd
abba, abba, cde, cde
rhyme scheme: Shakespearean
(English or Elizabethan)
Ex. abab, cdcd, efef, gg
rhyme scheme: Spenserian
English/Elizabethan
Ex. abab, bcbc, cdcd, ee
review Sonnet 18- write out the last word of the lines showing the rhyme scheme
day, temperate, May, date, shines, dimmed, declines, untrimmed, fade, ow’st, shade, grow’st, see, thee
What is a Octave/sestet?
The octave, eight lines, presents a situation or idea.
A sestet (sextet), six lines, responds to the situation or idea in the octave
What is a quatrain?
Each quatrain 4 lines, describes an idea or situation which leads to a conclusion or response in the couplet
What is a couplet?
conclusion or response of a quatrain, 2 lines
Watch the video Hip Hop Shakespeare; write down 4 examples that the speaker parallels pop culture to Shakespeare?
-Hip Hop
-Wu-Tang Forever album
-The griot
-Rap songs
Why is Shakespeare connected to Iambic Pentameter?
a majority of his writing is written in Iambic pentameter. It is also what contributes to Shakespeare’s writing to sound so musical
What is a foot?
a certain number of stressed/unstressed syllables forming a distant unit
What is a dactyl?
a metrical foot of 3 syllables
What is a trochee?
a stressed syllable, followed by an unstressed one
How is the Iamb different from the Trochee?
its a reverse trochee (first is unstressed, 2nd is stressed)
What comparison does the video use to show how iambic pentameter works?
I am / a pi / rate with / a wood / en leg
a pirate can only walk in iambs when he takes 10 steps
Why does Shakespeare use Iambic pentameter?
It was easiest for his actors to memorize and the audience to understand. It follows the rhythm of the heart!
When was the Shakespearean type made?
16th century
When was the Petrarchan type made?
14th century
identify 3 facts about the English Renaissance
-often called ‘age of shakespeare’ or ‘elizabethan era’
-16th century through early 17th century
-began in Italy
What years did the Elizabethan era span?
1558-1603
Identify 2 facts from the Elizabethan era.
-relatively peaceful time
-height of fashion in England
What is the plague and how was it thought to spread?
-bubonic and pneumonic plagues caused 14th century “Black Death”
-spread by fleas
What impact did the plague have on England?
caused all theaters to close and Shakespeare wrote long narrative poems during this time
Shakespeare: birthday and death day
(what is so significant about these 2 dates?)
April 23, 1564 -birth
April 23, 1616 - death
He died on his birthday
Shakespeare: birthplace
Stratford-upon-Avon
Shakespeare: family
mom- mary dad- john
wife: Anne Hathaway
children: Susanna, Hamnet, and Judith (twins)
Shakespeare: education
King Edward IV grammar school
when did shakespeare travel to london?
1585-1586
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
39
What is one contemporary movie that is based off of a Shakespeare play?
10 Things I Hate About You
When was the Globe theater built?
How long did it remain open?
1598 until 1640
Who was the floor reserved for? Give 2 facts
poor spectators (groundling)
-groundlings were forced to stand for the entire 4-6 hour play
-difficult to see from there
Describe the second and third levels of theater. Who sat here?
second: middle to upper class (wrapped around both sides and had seating)
third: upper class (extra money = padded seat)
Describe the stage of the theater. What obstacles would actors have to face?
distractions like weather, rowdy audiences, and even having food thrown
Define the following- tiring house
where costumes/ props were stored where actors got ready
Define the following- hell
trapdoor that lead to under the stage
Define the following- heaven
columns that supported a roof over the rear portion of the stage w/ clouds and sky. you can descend on a rope there
What tragedy occurred that impacted the Globe?
The globe burned down in 1613 from a cannon blast during “Henry VIII”
When and who rebuilt the Globe?
Sam Wanamaker rebuilt in 1987, finishing in 1993, in 1970 he founded the Shakespeare Globe trust.
Provide the date of the newest reconstruction of the Globe Theater.
1993
Identify 2 fun facts from this powerpoint
-original Globe held about 3,000 people
-People often skipped work to go
