Dramatic Literary Terms
What kind of play end in a happy ending?
A comedy
True or false: Children were sometimes stolen and forced to perform in plays.
True
How many children did Shakespeare have?
3
How did Romeo die?
He drank a bottle of poison
DAILY DOUBLE
Who said this quote and why is it important?
"Oh, Romeo, if only you were not a Montague! Yet, if you won't change, I'll deny my name and no longer be a Capulet."Juliet.
It shows that they can't be together because of the feud, but that she loves him and wants to be with him anyway.
What is the definition of setting?
Where and when the story takes place.
How much did it cost to go to a Shakespearean play?
A penny
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
38
Sort the characters into which family they belong to or are associated with.
Romeo, Juliet, Paris, Mercutio, Benvolio, Tybalt, the Nurse
Montagues: Romeo, Mercutio, Benvolio
Capulets: Juliet, Paris, Tybalt, the Nurse
Who said this quote and why is it important?
"Drink the liquid in this vial. It will put you into a deep sleep, and everyone will think you are dead!"
Friar Laurence.
He tries to help Juliet get out of marrying Paris. It shows he is a helping character.
A _____________ is weakness of limitation of character that results in the death of the character.
Tragic Flaw
Name 2 out of the 4 theatres in the London area.
The Theatre
The Curtain
The Rose
The Globe
What was the name of Shakespeare's acting group?
The Lord Chamberlains or the King's Men
DAILY DOUBLE
Why is Friar Laurence a helping figure? Be specific. 2 reasons.
Who said this quote and why is it important?
"No, Juliet. Do not kill yourself. I know where Romeo is hiding."
The Nurse.
She is foreshadowing that Juliet will kill herself because she cannot be with Romeo.
What are the two kinds of tragedy and what does each type include?
Blood tragedy: lots of violence and gore, focused on royalty
Domestic tragedy: more emotional, not a lot of blood, focused on citizens
DAILY DOUBLE
Describe bear-baiting.
A form of entertainment that involved tying a bear to a pole and then realising dogs in the arena. People wanted to watch them fight.
Who did Shakespeare marry and at what age did he get married?
Anne Hathaway; 18
Why won't Romeo fight Tybalt?
He just married Juliet and doesn't want to fight her family members.
Who said this quote and why is it important?
"From now on, anyone who is caught fighting in the streets will pay for it with his life."It provides punishment which will make Romeo leave the city later in the play.
What are the 4 things we consider during characterization?
1. Physical appearance
2. What other people think of the character
3. What a character says, feels, and thinks
4. What a character does (their actions)
Why were the theatres not allowed to be in the middle of London?
The theatres were considered impure and transmitters of diseases. The did not want to make London impure.
Which of Shakespeare's plays includes the following stage direction:
Exit, pursued by a bear.
The Winter's Tale
Name Romeo's tragic flaw and give an example of how we know.
Impulsiveness
Who said this quote and why is it important?
I will fight you, Tybalt. Hurry, before I cut off yours ears!"
Mercutio.
He says this in order to fight with Tybalt which results in his death.