WorksheetsThe Tempest: Context and Vocab
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 20mins
Match the following
Which word means "are?"
Art
Which word means "away from here?"
Hence
Which word means "please?"
Prithee
Which word means "truth?"
Sooth
What is the word for when a person or author shortens words by combining them together? (Examples: Can't, Shouldn't, Know'st)
(a)
(a) is when two or more characters are talking to each other on stage. A (b) is when one character gives a long speech. If that character is alone on stage and sharing their thoughts and feelings with the audience, it is called a (c) . When a character delivers a line that only one or two characters are supposed to hear, it is called an (d) . Shakespeare uses all of these in his (e) .
Shakespeare's The Tempest is a fully fictional story with a light-hearted mood and a happy ending. Because of this, we know it must be a...
Play
Tragedy
Comedy
History
Reorder the following from biggest/broadest/longest to smallest/narrowest/shortest.
The Entire Play
An Act of a Play
A Scene in a Play
A Line in a Play
Blank Verse is a type of poetry used by Shakespeare that has _____ but does not use _____.
Words/Sentences
Rhythm/Rhyme
Syntax/Diction
Verbs/Nouns
William Shakespeare's company was originally known as (a) . When (b) ascended the throne, they became known as the (c) . Shakespeare's theater company would have had (d) casts and crews.
William Shakespeare was born in the _____.
1500s
1300s
1700s
1200s
Which of the following are aspects of life that faced significant changes in Elizabethan England during Shakespeare's Life? (Hint: More than one answer might be correct.)
Philosophy
Science
Religion
Fashion
True or False: Actors were respected in the time of Shakespeare, and people believed that actors like Shakespeare had good morals and values.
True
False
A (a) is a light-hearted, fictional story with a happy ending. A (b) is a fictional story that focuses on the downfall of a hero (or heroes) and usually ends badly. A (c) is a fictionalized account of a real story that tells and audience about the life of an English king.
Roman Myths
Greek Myths
'Latin' Myths
Norse Myths
Egyptian Myths
King Arthur Myths
North American Myths
Which of the following is NOT an example of a purpose of classical mythology?
To Entertain
To Teach
To Evangelize
To Explain
Classical Mythology consists of a (a) of gods and goddesses. These (b) were not necessarily (c) , and worshipping the gods and goddesses had more to do with success in (d) than in having a relationship with God and being (e)
What is special about The Tempest?
It is the only Shakespeare play that doesn't have any female characters at all.
It is the only Shakespeare play that has references to magic.
It was probably the last play that Shakespeare ever wrote.
It is known to be the first play Shakespeare ever published.
Organize these guiding questions into the right theme categories.
Is success worth any price?
Is it right to risk everything for more money, power, or influence?
Under what circumstances should a person have power over another?
Do we have the power to control our own lives?
If someone wrongs you, is it right to seek revenge?
If there is no chance for gain, are people likely to do good?
Are wizards, spirits, and magic spells real?
Are people usually who/what they appear to be?
