Shakespeare biography
When was he born ?
He was born in 1564
How many plays did he write ?
He wrote 38 plays
How many children did he have?
He had 3 children
What was the name of the theatre he helped build ?
It was the Globe
Guess the Phrase:
Someone who is exceptionally kind, generous, and compassionate.
"Heart of Gold"
Where was he born ?
He was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon
What type of plays did he write ?
He wrote tragedies, comedies and historical plays
Which one of his children died at the age of 11?
Hamnet
How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?
154
Guess the Phrase:
A foolish and hopeless pursuit of something unattainable.
"Wild-Goose Chase"
What was the job of Shakespeare ?
He was an author, playwright
What was the name of the first collected edition of Shakespeare's plays published in 1623?
The First Folio
Who did he marry ?
He married Anne Hathaway
How did Shakespeare influence the modern society ?
He influenced modern society by through his contribution to theatre
Guess the Phrase:
to do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going at the start of a party or when people meet for the first time
"Break the Ice"
What is the date and year of Shakespeare's Death?
April 23, 1616
What type of play is "Macbeth"?
Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy
What were the names of Shakespeare's parents ?
John and Mary
What did Shakespeare contribute to ?
He contributed greatly to English literature
True or False
Shakespeare invented the word addiction.
True
Addiction: "to mean a strong devotion, habit, or inclination."
Appears in Othello & Henry V
How old was Shakespeare when he died ?
He was 52 years when he died
What are the best known plays of Shakespeare ?
The best known plays are A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet
What were the names of his 3 children ?
Hamnet, Judith and Susanna
In what language did Shakespeare invent new words and expressions ?
He invented new words and expressions in English
True or False
Shakespeare invented the word dearest.
False