William Shakespeare facts
Who did Shakespeare marry?
Anne Hathway.
What school did Shakespeare attend?
Shakespeare attended the Stratford Grammar School.
When was the Globe Theatre built?
The Globe Theatre was built in 1599 by Lord Chamberlain's Men.
How many words did Shakespeare invent?
Shakespeare invented over 1700 words.
What is a Irony?
Irony: An implied discrepancy between what is said and what is meant.
How old was Shakespeare when he got married?
Shakespeare was 18 years old.
When is Shakespeare's birthday?
Shakespeare's birthday is April 23, 1564.
The Globe Theatre could hold up to 3,000 spectators.
How much did the Groundlings pay to stand in the pit?
The Groundlings paid 1 cent to stand in the pit.
What is a Verbal Irony?
Verbal Irony: The author says one thing but means something else.
Where did Shakespeare move to after his twins were born?
Shakespeare moved to London to work after his twins were born.
When did Shakespeare die?
Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616, at 52 years old.
Who played the role of female actors?
Young men played the roles of female roles.
How much did the Merchants and Loids pay to sit in the seats?
The Merchants and Loids paid 2 cents to sit in the seats.
What is a Situational Irony?
Situational Irony: Discrepancy between expected results and actual results.
How many kids did Anne Hathway and Shakespeare have?
Anne Hathway and Shakespeare had 3 kids together.
Where was Shakespeare born?
Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom.
Why was the Globe Theatre forced to close?
The Globe Theatre was forced to close from 1603 to 1608 during the Black Plague.
How many lines does a Shakespearean sonnet poem have?
A Shakespearean Sonnet Poem has 14 lines.
What does Internal mean?
Internal: Personal struggle within a character.
What were Anne Hathway and Shakespeare's kid's names?
Anne Hathway and Shakespeare's kid's names were Judith Quiney, Susanna Hall, and Hamnet Shakespeare.
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
Shakespeare wrote 37 plays.
When did the Globe Theatre burn down?
The Globe Theatre burned down in 1613 when a special effect exploded.
What is a verse without a rhyme written in iambic pentameter called?
A verse without a rhyme written in iambic pentameter is called a Blank Verse.
What does External mean?
External: struggle between two characters or two groups of people.