Drama Terms
play on words for a comedic affect
what is a pun?
two opposites placed next to each other for a poetic effect
what is and oxymoron
When plays usually took place
what is in the afternoon?
Shakespeare married her when he was 18 and she was 24
Who is Anne Hathaway
How many of Shakespeare's siblings died?
what is three?
two very opposite characters who interact to define their differences
what is a foil?
a meter in poetry that resembles the beat of a human heart
Iambic Pentameter
The first Hamlet
Who is Richard Burbage?
when Shakespeare moved to London
When is 1587
Shakespeare's dad made these for a living
what are gloves
a quietly made remark only heard by a select group
what is an aside?
Relieves the dramatic tension, or heightens emotional impact by means of contrast in a tragedy
what is comic relief?
the amount of theaters in London after Shakespeare died
what is twelve
when is 1630
The amount of children in Shakespeare's family
what is eight?
lines spoken on stage by a person that arent meant to be heard because they express the characters inner most thoughts
what is a soliloquy
two lines of Iambic Pentameter that rhyme, usually to end a scene
Couplet
Shakespeare's role in Hamlet
Who is the ghost of Hamlet's father
which actors company did Shakespeare join in 1592?
who Is the actors company of lord strange
what is the second best bed, and rest of the furniture
using nature to express emotions
what is a pathetic fallacy?
14 line poem with very structured rhythm and rhyme scheme
what is a sonnet?
name of Shakespeare's acting company
what is the kings players.
three plays performed in front of King James
What are Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, and Macbeth
Shakespeare died on this day
When is April 23th, 161