Shakespeare, Theatre, & History of the English Language Test (11/11/16) Flashcards
When was Shakespeare’s date of birth?
April 23, 1564 (we think)
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-Upon-Avon, England
Who did Shakespeare Marry?
Ann Hathaway
How many children did Shakespeare have?
Three: Susanna, Judith, and Hamnet
What happened to Hamnet, and how did this influence Shakespeare?
Hamnet died at age 11, throwing Shakespeare into a downward spiral of depression. His works started to become dark and he distanced himself from his family.
During what period of time do we have no record of Shakespeare’s life?
1585-1592
Who was the ruler of England in the 1590s?
Queen Elizabeth I
Why were performances banned in London?
The Bubonic Plague.
What did the different colored flags indicate?
Red = history, Black = tragedy, White = comedy
What was one of the names of Shakespeare’s acting troupe?
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men
Who played women roles in plays?
Men, specifically boys ages 12-14.
What is iambic pentameter, and what are two reasons it was used?
Iambic pentameter is a sound pattern consisting of 10 syllables. Two reasons it was used: 1. to help actors remember their lines, 2. make it more interesting for the audience.
What are quartos?
Small books of published plays.
What was the name of the “first folio” for Shakespeare?
Mr. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARES COMEDIES, HISTORIES, & TRAGEDIES.
Which theatre burned down due to a cannon misfire during a performance?
The Globe Theatre
What was the name of the first theatre?
The Theatre
Which Jacobean theatre was the first indoor theatre?
The Blackfriar
Which theatre was the first theatre built next to a body of water? Hint: next to The River Thames
The Rose
What were costumes like during this time period?
Richly decorated and very ornate.
What is the order of the English language, in terms of categorical names?
Old English, Middle English, and Modern English
What is an example of Old English?
The original “Beowulf”
What is an example of Middle English
The original “Canterbury Tales”
What is an example of Modern English
Anything Shakespeare and “Harry Potter”
Who were the three main Germanic Tribes who were trying to spread the English language?
Angles, Saxons, & Jutes
Where did the three main Germanic Tribes invade and occupy?
England
What was the noble language of England in the 5th and 6th centuries?
French
Why was the Hundred Years War named the Hundred Years War, even though it was longer than 100 years?
At the time, there were not any numbers beyond 100 in the French language.
What do linguists predict will happen to our current Modern English language in 200-300 years?
Our slice of Modern English will be named something else, and then the new, fourth category will inherit the name “Modern English”
What is a dialect?
A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
What was the main distinction between Middle English and Modern English?
The great vowel shift.
What years did Old English occur?
500-1100
What years did Middle English occur?
Early - 1100-1250
Central - 1250-1400
What years did Modern English occur?
1550-present
