1st play of his career. Two twins separated at birth. They ran into each other, and caused dilemma's due to mistaken identities.
What is Comedy of Errors.
100
The writer's attitude towards his or her subjects.
What is Tone
100
He went to Uppingham School and Graduated from Oxford. Wrote a novel about an autistic child investigating a murder.
Who is Mark Haddon
100
"The whips of the light still flicked and coiled, but now suddenly they were swift little snakes that this afternoon she had watched twist and shiver across the snow"
What is The Painted Door
200
Written in 1595. The play is about a marriage of the Duke of Athens and the Queen of the Amazon. There are scenes of lovers that interact with fairies of the forest, who cause mischief and conspiracies.
What is "Midsummers Night Dream"
200
A long grandiose poem or story that tells of a Great hero.
What is Epic
200
This poet and play-write was born in 1564 and died on April 23, 1616. Known as England's National Poet. Had a successful career in London.
Who is William Shakespeare.
200
"Unhappy that I am, I cannot heave
My heart into my mouth: I love my majesty
According to my bond; no more no less"
What is King Lear
300
A tragedy, Shakespeare's most well written play. A remake was made in cartoon form known as The Lion King.
What is Hamlet
300
A statement which is true but appears false or self contradictory.
What is a Paradox
300
Irish-born play-write. Youngest of eight children. Has a PhD in English from Cambridge University. Wrote an international best seller about a mother and her 5 year old son.
Who is Emma Donoghue
300
"The world is always changing brightness and hotness and soundness, I never know how its going to be the next minute"
What is Room
400
One of his tragedy plays. Evil is portrayed through out the entire play. The King divides his land into two equal halves, and bestows on his two of three daughters. One is banished for her silence.
What is King Lear
400
A mild word or phrase that replaces an undesirable or offensive word or phrase.
What is an Eyphemism
400
American play-write, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The fourth of six children. Wrote a 10 - play chronicle starting with "Gem of the Ocean."
Who is August Wilson
400
"Most murders are committed by someone who is known to the victim. In fact, you are most likely to be murdered by a member of your on family on Christmas Day."
What is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time.
500
Written in 1599. Viola pretends to be a man servant of a man, later she falls in love with him. She also has a twin sister who falls in love. Mistaken Identity and jealousy between the two cause problems to all the characters.
What is 12th Night
500
Of the imagination; appears to be true.
What is a Verisimilitude
500
Born in Shellbrook, Saskatchewan. Spent four years in the Canadian Army during WWII. Worked for Royal Bank of Canada. Wrote a story about a painted door.
Who is Sinclair Ross
500
"This is what you get for waiting until the last minute...no dunes, no waves, just this."