The Works and Influence of William Shakespeare Flashcards
What are Comedies?
Plays that often end in marriage or reconciliation.
what are Histories?
Plays depicting historical figures and events.
What are Tragedies?
Dramatic works with serious themes and endings.
What is a Sonnet
14-line poems with a specific structure.
What is King Lear?
One of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies.
What is Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare’s earliest and most famous tragedy.
What was A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Comedy involving love and magical elements.
What was Hamlet about?
Tragedy about revenge and existential questions.
What was Lord Chamberlain’s Men?
Acting company Shakespeare joined and wrote for.
What was Macbeth about?
Tragedy exploring ambition and moral conflict.
What was Shakespeare’s Genres of Works
Includes tragedy, comedy, and historical pieces.
What was Shakespearean Sonnets rhyme scheme?
Rhyme scheme: ABABCDCDEFEFGG.
What was Sonnet 116 fameous for
Explores true love’s importance in friendship.
what was Sonnet 18 famous for
Famous for capturing love’s essence.
What was Sonnet 73 Famous for
Discusses themes of aging and time.
What was Stratford-upon- Avon?
Birthplace of William Shakespeare.
What was The First Folio
Collection of Shakespeare’s plays published posthumously.
What was The Globe Theatre?
Theater built for performing Shakespeare’s plays.
What was The Merchant of Venice about?
Comedy that explores themes of mercy and justice.
What was the Play ‘Julius Caesar’ about?
Tragedy about betrayal and political intrigue.
What was The Taming of the Shrew
Famous comedic play by Shakespeare.
What was William Shakespeare Birth Date?
Born on April 26, 1564.
who was William Shakespeare
Greatest writer in the English language.
