Romeo and Juliet
Capulet party
Who appeared at the platform at night?
The Ghost of King Hamlet
What did Lady Macbeth force Macbeth to do?
Kill King Duncan
What is the difference between a soliloquy and a monologue in Shakespeare’s plays? Is "to be or not to be a soliloquy or a monologue?
A soliloquy is a speech delivered by a character alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts, while a monologue is a speech addressed to other characters.
a soliloquy
What political and religious beliefs shaped Milton’s work?
Milton was a Puritan and supported the Parliamentary side during the English Civil War. His beliefs in individual liberty, republicanism, and a personal relationship with God strongly influenced his writings.
Why was Romeo banished?
Killing Tybalt
What was the play called from Hamlet in Act 3 scene 2?
The Mousetrap
What did Banquo suspect after Macbeth became king?
Macbeth possibly killed the old king
What is the name of Shakespeare’s theater in London?
The Globe
What command does God give Adam and Eve to test their obedience?
(Answer: He commands them not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge.)
He commands them not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge
Who marries Romeo and Juliet?
Friar Laurence
How did Polonius die? Where was his son at that time?
Accidentally stabbed by Hamlet/Paris
How many prophecies was Macbeth given?
Three
What is a Shakespearean sonnet, and how is it structured?
A Shakespearean sonnet is a 14-line poem with the rhyme scheme ABABCDCDEFEFGG, written in iambic pentameter. three quatranis and a final couplet
What was theobligation Mary Powell’s family owed to John Milton’s father?
A significant debt, which may have played a role in Mary Powell’s marriage to John Milton.
What phrase in the prologue suggests that fate plays a central role in the play?
STAR-CROSSED LOVERS
How does Laertes' approach to revenge differ from Hamlet's?
Laertes acts impulsively, while Hamlet hesitates and overthinks his actions
"Macbeth does murder sleep"What kind of literary device is it?
Foreshadowing -This phrase foreshadows Macbeth’s mental deterioration. Murdering sleep suggests that Macbeth will never again experience peace or rest. Sleep is directly connected to his inner peace, and his guilt over Duncan's murder will haunt him for the rest of the play.
When was Shakespeare born?
23rd April 1564
"Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven."What kind of literary device is it?
Antithesis
How does Tybalt’s role in the play contribute to the theme of conflict?
Tybalt embodies aggression and family loyalty, escalating the feud by killing Mercutio and provoking Romeo
Which theme does the line "The play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king" highlight?
The theme of revenge, as Hamlet uses the play to confirm Claudius’s guilt.
What's the name of the traitor who betrayed Duncan at the beginning of the play?
Thane of Cawdor
What is the most important word in "Shall I compare thee"?
LINE
"Hail holy Light, offspring of Heaven firstborn,
Or of the Eternal coeternal beam!" What literay device can you find in this line?
Personification.Light" is personified as a heavenly offspring, reflecting Satan’s ambivalence toward his fall and his desire to hold onto something divine.