William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a play?

Back

A play is a form of literature written to be performed by actors on a stage.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is William Shakespeare?

Back

William Shakespeare was a famous English playwright and poet, known for his plays and sonnets.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is iambic pentameter?

Back

Iambic pentameter is a type of poetic meter that has 10 syllables per line, with a pattern of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are groundlings?

Back

Groundlings were the audience members who stood in the pit area of the theater, watching the play for a lower ticket price.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sonnet?

Back

A sonnet is a 14-line poem that follows a specific rhyme scheme and meter, often exploring themes of love.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'to be or not to be' mean?

Back

This famous line from Hamlet reflects on existence and the nature of life and death.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a monologue?

Back

A monologue is a long speech by a single character in a play, expressing their thoughts or feelings.

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