Shakespeare biography
When was he born ?
He was born in 1564
How many plays did he write ?
He wrote 38 plays
What was the name of the theatre he helped build ?
It was the Globe
Complete the quote with the missing word:
To be, or not to be: that is the ....” ..
quest
Why are there many mistakes in Shakespeare's works?
He couldn’t spell
Although William was taught Latin at his local school, spelling was not part of the lessons and everyone spelled words how they wanted. Imagine that! Shakespeare spelled his name in a number of different ways
Where was he born ?
He was born in Stratford-Upon-Avon
What type of plays did he write ?
He wrote tragedy, comedy and history plays
What is Shakespeare's reputation now ?
He has a worldwide reputation
Find the mistake.
All the world’s a podium, and all the men and women are merely players.”
podium-stage
William Shakespeare married at a young age. What exactly was it?
18 years old
What was the job of Shakespeare ?
He was an author
In the name of whom was written Shakspeare's tragedy, based on true events and conspiracy
Julius Caesar
In what language did Shakespeare invent new words and expressions ?
He invented new words and expressions in English
Continue the quote:
Friends, Romans, countrymen, ..............”
Julius Caesar, Act III, Scene II
lend me your ears.”
Julius Caesar, Act III, Scene II
Willam's father had many professions. What was the strangest one?
A beer taster
What school subject did he study ?
He studied history, latin and greek
What type of play is "Romeo and Juliet" ?
Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy
What did Shakespeare contribute to?
He contributed to English literature (about 3000 Words)
Name the famous Shakespeare masterpiece from what is this quote
“The course of true love never did run smooth.”
Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act I, Scene I
Before being an author, William tried another profession. What was it?
An actor
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 was William's contribution to English grammar?
Created compound words, adverbs, and adjectives from verbs. Shakespeare added suffixes and prefixes to many words.
Guess the famous quote from"Twelfth Night, Act I, Scene I "
Hints: The keywords are "music" and "food"
“If music be the food of love, play on.”
Willam has left many famous expressions from his works that we still use nowadays.
One of them means you say or do something to make people feel relaxed and comfortable. Name the expression
"Break the ice"