Shakespeare's Life and Literary Terms

Where was Shakespeare born?

• NYC, United States

• Paris, France

• Stratford- upon-Avon, England

• Dunsinane, Scotland

What is the name of the Shakespeare's Theater in London, England?

• The Swan

• The Globe

• John's Place

• King's Place

A Shakespearean tragedy ends in a

• Catastrophe

• Wedding

• a big storm

• Killing a historical figure

What was the name of the acting troupe that Shakespeare started working with in the time of Queen Elizabeth I?

• The Queen's Men

• The Kings' Men

• The Acting Troupe

• The Lord's Chamberlain's Men

What is comic relief?

• A fund raiser for homeless people

• during a comedy, everything serious

• crying after someone's death

• after a very serious scene, a comedic scene

Which type of speech is a longer speech spoken to a group of people?

• Aside

• Monologue

• Soliliquy

• Dialogue

Which type of speech is a short speech where an actor speaks only to the audience?

• Aside

• Soliloquy

• Monologue

• Dialogue

A tragic flaw is...

• a negative character trait that cause the tragic hero's downfall

• the tragic hero's downfall is the flaw in a tragedy

• an error that cracks a vase

• Mrs. Dodge's driving ability

A motif is a

• Not a theme

• repeating idea

• recurring idea

• All of the above

Which four letter f word means destiny...

• Flaw

• Fate

• Foil

• Food