Shakespeare
In what country was Shakespeare born?
England
Full title of the play we read:
The Tragedy of Macbeth
How many lines are in a sonnet?
14
What does "love is blind" mean in contemporary english?
love prevents people from seeing the faults in the person they love
What type of plays did Shakespeare write?
Tragedies, comedies, histories
What is a feature of a Shakespearean comedy?
No one dies
What is the rhyme scheme of a sonnet?
ABABCDCDEFEFGG
Green eyed monster
jealousy personified
What is the name of the theatre associated with Shakespeare?
The globe theater
How many acts are in a Shakespeare play?
Five
What is the syllable count or meter of a sonnet?
iambic pentameter (10 syllables)
in a pickle
in a difficult situation or state of confusion
What is the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Hathaway
What is a soliloquy?
When an actor presents their thoughts out loud
How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?
Over 140
one fell swoop
all at once or together
What is an aside?
When an actor speaks directly to the audience
What is a common theme at the end of a tragedy play?
Death
What are the rhyming groups in a sonnet called?
Three quatrains and a rhyming couplet
wear my heart upon my sleeve
to openly show ones feelings or emotions