Shakespeare Background

A drama that ends in a catastrophe, normally death of the main character is known as a _______________.

• tragedy
• comedy
• history
• entertainment

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

When there is a humorous scene during a serious time it is known as ______________.

• comic relief
• tragedy
• comedy
• history

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

When a character is talking on stage alone about their feelings it is known as a _______________.

• soliloquy
• antagonist
• aside
• pun

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

When two characters are complete opposites, they are _____________.

• character foils
• character flaws
• comic relief
• pun

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

When we know something the character doesn't, it is _____________.

• dramatic irony
• verbal irony
• situational irony
• comic relief

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

How many plays did Shakespeare write? 

• 10
• 16
• 21
• 37

Shakespeare acted in his own plays. 

• true
• false

Shakespeare was well known during his time. 

• true
• false

Shakespeare attended University after high school. 

• true
• false

Shakespeare married his wife when she was pregnant. 

• true
• false