Shakespeare Background Final

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What is the famous quote that begins with 'Never was there a tale of __________ ____________'?

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more woe, her Romeo.

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True or False: In Shakespeare's time, all actors were men.

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True

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What is the name of the town where William Shakespeare grew up?

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Stratford upon Avon

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What was the name of the theatrical group that Shakespeare was a part of?

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The King's Men

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What is the term for when a character speaks directly to the audience, and other characters on stage do not hear?

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Aside

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What genre of plays is Shakespeare most famous for?

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Tragedy, Comedy, and History.

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Name one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies.

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Romeo and Juliet.

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What is the significance of the Globe Theatre in Shakespeare's career?

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It was the primary venue for his plays and a major part of his success.

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What is iambic pentameter, and why is it important in Shakespeare's works?

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It is a metrical pattern of five feet, each consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable, commonly used in his plays and sonnets.

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What is a soliloquy, and how does it differ from an aside?

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A soliloquy is a speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing their thoughts, while an aside is a brief remark made to the audience that other characters do not hear.