Shakespeare
Anne Hathaway.
What is another word for playwright?
Dramatist.
What is another phrase for the Elizabethan era?
The English Renaissance.
What was the name of the first playhouse to be built in the London area?
The Theatre.
How many iambs are involved in iambic pentameter?
5.
What job did Shakespeare's father have?
Glove-maker.
What is another phrase for hamartia?
Tragic flaw.
Who acted the parts of female characters in plays?
Young boys.
What part of London did playhouses originally needed to be built in?
South London.
How did people in the Elizabethan era view astrology?
They took it seriously and viewed it as a form of science.
Who did Shakespeare dedicate at least two poems to?
The Earl of Southampton.
What is the word used to describe a signal for an actor to begin an action?
Cue.
The River Thames.
How much money did the groundlings need to pay to watch a performance at The Globe?
A penny.
What was the name of Shakespeare's rival?
Christopher Marlowe.
What type of verse did Shakespeare write in?
Blank verse.
What is a monologue?
Long speech given by ONE character in a play, movie, or show.
Why did city officials in London hate the theatres?
They thought it attracted the wrong people, like thieves and prostitutes.
What was painted on the ceiling above the stage at The Globe?
The Heavens (sun, moon, clouds, and stars).
What was the name of Shakespeare's acting company?
The Lord Chamberlain's Men/The King's Men
April 26 (1564).
What is a tragedy?
A sad play with an unhappy ending, usually revolving around the main character's downfall.
Why did it take so long for the Renaissance to happen in England?
A civil war.
What happened to The Globe in 1613?
It caught on fire during a performance.
Good and evil are examples of what type of symbols?
Universal.