Impact on English
Did he use many existing words in new ways or did he only invent new ones?
He did both
What is his parents names?
John Shakespeare and Mary Arden
Who taught him at home?
His mom Mary Arden
Name a quote from the play Henry V
Heart of gold -Henry V
What is the name of a story similar to Hamlet that was translated into french in the 16th century?
Amneth
What word did he change from _ _ _ _ _ to _ _ _ _ _ y
Gloom to Gloomy
How many children did he have?
True or false he did not attended a Grammer school
False he did attend a grammar school.
Name a phrase from Romeo and Juliet
Wild Goose Chase - Romeo and Juliet
What countries history does McBeth tie to?
Scottish history
How many words did he contribute to the english dictionary?
1,700 words
How old was he when he got married? and to who?
18 to Anne Hathaway
What was his Grammar called? Bonus points if you know the street
King’s New School, on Church Street
Name a phrase that is still said today from the play King John
Elbow room - King John
Does everyone thing Hamlet was completely original?
No there was speculation
Were dictionaries a thing when Shakespeare wrote everything?
No dictionaries didn't exist
Which one of his children died at 11?
hamnet
What two languages did William study?
Greek and Latin
Name a quote from Hamlet
“To be, or not to be, that is the question” — Hamlet, Act 3 Scene 1
Who did shakespeare get inspiration from about Romeo and Juliet?
Arthur Brooke
What word did he first use as a verb?
Friend
Why did William Shakespeare get married?
Anne Hathaway was pregnant
What did he learn at Petty School?
the Ten Commandments, and the Lord’s Prayer and the alphebet
Name a Midsummer Night's Dream quotes
“it is not enough to speak, but to speak true”— A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 5 Scene 1
When did he write Romeo and Juliet?
Summer of 1596