Shakespeare
Where was William Shakespeare born?
Stratford, England
Name one thing William Shakespeare learned in Grammar School.
Latin, classic literature, grammar, logic, rhetoric, arithmetic, and astronomy
What is a Shakespearean sonnet?
a 14 line poem written in iambic pentameter
What year did William Shakespeare marry Anne Hathaway?
1582
How many words did Shakespeare contribute to the dictionary?
1700
When was Shakespeare born?
April 23, 1564
What did he leave his wife?
His second-best bed
How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?
154 sonnets
How many daughters does Shakespeare have?
2
Judith, and Susanna
How old was William Shakespeare when he got married?
William was 18
Where was William Shakespeare baptized?
Holy Trinity Church
Who said "He was not of an age but for all time?"
Ben Johnson
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
38
Who is Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Hathaway
What was the name of the acting company Shakespeare was a part of?
the Lord Chamberlain's Men and/or The King's Men
Why is Shakespeare called "The Bard?"
He was the greatest poet.
How old was William Shakespeare when he left school?
15
What type of plays did Shakespeare write?
Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies
What did Shakespeare's grandfather do? (His mom's dad)
He was a well-to-do farmer
When did William Shakespeare die?
April 23, 1616
Where did William Shakespeare attend university?
He did not attend. His father couldn't afford it.
What school did William Shakespeare attend?
King Edward VI Grammar School
What was the name of one of his comdies?
A Midsummer Night's Dream, All's Well that Ends Well, Much to do About Nothing
What occupations did John Shakespeare have?
leatherworker, an alderman, and a baliff
What was the name of Shakespeare's theater?
The Globe