William Shakespeare Flashcards
What year was William Shakespeare’s sonnet published?
1609
This was the year when his collection of sonnets was published.
How many plays did William Shakespeare write?
37 plays
His famous plays include titles such as Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet.
What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearian sonnet?
ABAB
The rhyme scheme consists of three quatrains followed by a couplet.
What are the components of the Shakespearian sonnet structure?
Quatrain, couplet, tercet, sestet, octave
The sonnet typically consists of these elements, with the final two lines serving as a conclusion.
In a Shakespearian sonnet, who is typically the speaker?
A male voice
The sonnet often features a male perspective in its narrative.
Fill in the blank: Shakespeare’s sonnets circulated between friends in the _______.
1590s
This circulation occurred before the formal publication in 1609.
What notable works did Shakespeare create?
Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet
These plays are among his most famous and frequently performed.
What are the years of William Shakespeare’s life?
1564 - 1616
Shakespeare was a prominent playwright and poet of the English Renaissance.
In what year was Shakespeare’s sonnet 154 published?
1609
This was part of a collection of 154 sonnets.
What happened to Shakespeare’s sonnets in the 1590s?
They circulated between Shakespeare’s friends before publication.
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
37 plays
Some of his most famous plays include ‘Hamlet’ and ‘Romeo and Juliet’.
What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearian sonnet?
ABAB
This pattern is characteristic of the structure of his sonnets.
What are the main structural components of a Shakespearian sonnet?
Quatrain, couplet, tercet, sestet, octave, final two lines
Each component plays a role in the development of the poem’s theme.
Whose voice is typically speaking in a Shakespearian sonnet?
Male voice
