Shakespeare's Life
In what year was Shakespeare born?
1564
Where did the Lord Chamberlin's men perform?
The Globe Theater
Shakespeare was influenced greatly by____ art.
medieval
Define allusion
An indirect or casual reference to a historical, mythical, literary figure or event.
Define pun
A pun is a clever play on words. The double meaning is used to convey humor.
In what year did Shakespeare die?
1616
True or False: Women acted in plays during Shakespeare's time.
False
Where did Shakespeare grow up?
Stratford (on-avon)
Define symbolism
A person, place, color, or thing that has meaning but also represents or stands for something else as well.
Foreshadowing is a hint about something that will happen later in a story.
Shakespeare wrote it both ____ and ____.
_____ is the use of regular rhythmic pattern in language.
Meter
Tragic figures face uncommon ____ with uncommon _____.
suffering , dignity
Define paradox
A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement which, when analysed, is found to be true. It is, in fact, an extended oxymoron, BUT the opposites are NOT next to each other – they are rather found in the same sentence.
Define oxymoron
Places two seemingly contradictory words next to each other. On analysis, these words evoke a powerful image.
What acting company did Shakespeare belong to?
The Lord Chamberlin's Men
Why did all theaters in London, England close in 1592
The plague
In most major Shakespeare tragedies, the structure is _____ tragedy, and there is only ____ tragic figure.
Define alliteration
The stressed repetition of the same consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words.
Define hyperbole
Hyperbole is an over-exaggeration / gross exaggeration, not meant to be taken literally. It aims to create humour or to emphasise a point.
Romeo and Juliet
Theaters require audiences to use their ____.
Oedipus Rex was written by ______
Sophocles
Define irony
Implies the opposite of what is said – the intention is for the opposite to be understood. The tone often tempers or conveys this meaning.
Define euphemism
It expresses an unpleasant or uncomfortable situation in a more sensitive, kind and tactful manner. The purpose is to soften the blow, protect the feelings or to be politically correct.