Unit 4: Love and Loss Vocabulary Flashcard 1

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Who was one of the key figures involved in the creation of The Globe theater?

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William Shakespeare

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What characterized the audience of the Elizabethan theater?

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A wide audience of rich and poor alike

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What is blank verse?

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Unrhymed lines of iambic pentameter

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What was the name of the group associated with The Globe theater?

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The Lord Chamberlain's Men

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What defines a tragedy in drama?

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A drama that results in a catastrophe for the main characters

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What is iambic pentameter?

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A metrical line of verse consisting of five feet, each foot containing an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

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What is the significance of The Globe theater in English literature?

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It was a major venue for the performance of Shakespeare's plays and a symbol of the Elizabethan theatrical era.

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What role did the audience play in Elizabethan theater?

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The audience was interactive, often responding vocally to the performance, which influenced the actors.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing their thoughts and feelings.

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What is the difference between a comedy and a tragedy?

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A comedy typically ends happily and often involves misunderstandings, while a tragedy ends in disaster for the main characters.