Tragedy Notes

Tragedy Notes

Multiple Choice

Tragedy- a work in which the main character, or tragic _____, comes to an unhappy end.

• hero

• villain

• plot

Multiple Choice

Tragic flaw - a fatal error in __________ that leads directly to the downfall of the tragic hero.

• opinions

• judgment

Multiple Choice

The Antagonist battles the hero.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Tragic resolution or catastrophe involves what? Check all that apply.

• the final stage of the plot

• other characters downfalls

• a happy ending

• the death of the hero

Multiple Choice

Verse drama are plays in which most of the dialogue is in the form of poetry.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

A soliloquy is made up of what? Check all that apply.

• given alone

• used to reveal characters private thoughts

• is a speech

• is never used in Shakespeare's writings

Multiple Choice

Dramatic irony- the _______ knows more than one or more of the characters; builds _______.

• author/creativity

• hero/power

• audience/suspense

Multiple Choice

The tragic hero has little importance in society.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The tragic hero has no extraordinary abilities.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The hero never recognizes their own tragic flaw.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The hero is courageous.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What was the orginial name for The Globe?

• The Circle

• The Theatre

• The World

• The Stage

Multiple Select

Which are true about The Globe? Check all that apply.

• had electric lights at night

• plays took place during the day

• held 3,000 people

• was roofless

Multiple Choice

Why did the theaters in London have to close?

• too expensive

• the plague

• not enough people to see the plays

• the weather was too cold

Multiple Choice

The new Globe can hold how many people?

• 3,000

• 2,500

• 2,000

• 1,500

Multiple Select

Which is an example of an epitaph? Check all that apply.

• "Rest in peace"

• "Here lies a brave solider"

• "Beloved daughter, wife, and mother"

• "Go fly with the angels"

Open Ended

What do you think Shakespeare's epitaph means?

Poll

Do you think Shakespeare's warning worked? Yes or No.

• YES

• NO