Common Shakespearian Words
It was
What is 'twas'?
What is 'nay'?
Shakespeare's first name
What is William?
The talent
What is the cast?/What is an actor/actress?
This famous play follows the forbidden love and its tragic duo
What is Romeo and Juliet?
Flirt or romance (verb)
___ (I think) this is fun.
What is 'methinks'?
Shakespeare is from here
What is England?
A long speech from an actor in a play, usually addressing other characters on stage
What is a monologue?
To be or not to be
What is Hamlet?
Why
What is 'wherefore'?
___ (often), I find myself pondering.
What is 'oft'?
The name of the place where Shakespeare operated
Words spoken by a character in a play that can be heard by the audience but not the other characters
What is an aside?
This play features an iconic scene staring a trio of sisterly witches
What is Macbeth?
Otherwise
What is 'else'?
...though I mustn't commit a ___ (lie)!
What is 'perjury'?
Shakespeare was born in this year
What is 1564?
A speech in which a character in a play, while alone on stage, expresses their thoughts to the audience
What is soliloquy?
The name of this play is also the name of a former king of England
What is Henry V?
For fear that, in case
What is 'lest'?
___ (please) grant me grace, my lord.
What is 'prithee'?
The name of Shakespeare's spouse (the same name as a famous actress from modern times)
What is Anne Hathaway?
Actors’ movements on the stage during the performance of the play or the musical
What is blocking?
This sonnet captures the lovely allure of a summer day
What is Sonnet XVIII?