Renaissance
Where does the time period start (geographically)
Italy
What is Shakespeares first name?
William
Where did Shakespeare come from?
England
What is lyric?
Short texts and poems
During which years does the time period take place?
1300-1600
Shakespeare wrote in two genres, which?
tragedy and comedy
Where is Romeo and Juliet set (in which city)?
What is drama?
A play or theatre
What does the word Renaissance mean?
Rebirth (of ancient greeks and romans)
Name three of Shakespeares works?
For example, Romeo and Juliet, A midnights dream, Hamlet
Which country is the main scene for the Renaissance?
Italy
What was the central idea and theme in books during this time
All texts were to be very dramatic with its emotions. Characters were complexed and could feel a lot of different emotions in a play or text.
Which three writing styles do people use?
Lyric
Drama
Epos
Did Shakespeare write in lyric, epos och drama?
Drama
Did people live in the cities or at the countryside? Why?
Cities, due to working opportunities. Less and less people lived at the countryside
Can you name an Epos - any Epos of your choice
A book you have read - any book or is correct!
What is another name for this time period
Elizabethan era
During which years did Shakespeare live?
1564-1616
Where was the writing press invented (in which country)
Germany
Before the writing press was invented 1414, people wrote by hand. What is the name of the inventor?