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Shakespeare

Who is Shakespeare?

1. writer
2. plumber
3. detective
4. author

Which of
these is
Shakespeare?

1. Left = Shakespeare
2. Right = Shakespeare

When was Shakespeare born?

1. 1465
2. 1564
3. 1546
4. 1654

Where was Shakespeare born?

1. Stratford Upon Avon
2. Cambridge
3. Oxford
4. London

What’s the name of the “Shakespeare theatre’ in London?

1. The World Theatre
2. The Globe Theatre
3. The Old Shakespeare Theatre
4. The Wembley

16th Century Acting Group

21st Century Acting Group

Perform 6 plays a week

Perform 1 play a few times a week

Men & Women

Only Men

Create their own costumes

Do not create their own costumes

Most theatres in London were built of... ?

1. Steel
2. Wood
3. Stone
4. Bamboo

Which factor had the biggest contribution on the development of English as a language?

1. Wars
2. Trade
3. The Renaissance
4. Shakespeare

As English spread across Great Britain and then to the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other parts of the world, it was influenced by the languages, cultures, and dialects of the people who spoke it. This resulted in the formation of new words, grammar rules, and pronunciation changes, all of which have been incorporated into English as we know it today.

What's Wil's most famous tragedy?

1. Evita
2. Romeo en Julia
3. Hamlet
4. Les miserable

Which type of plays did Shakespeare not write?

1. Tragedies
2. Comedies
3. Musicals

The common element of tragedies is ...

1. DEATH
2. LOVE
3. WAR
4. LIFE

The most common element of a Shakespearean tragedy is a tragic hero. This is typically a protagonist who has a tragic flaw that leads to their downfall. Other common elements of a Shakespearean tragedy include a tragic plot, a series of unfortunate events, a high level of tension and suspense, and a pessimistic ending.

Which of these plays was NOT written by Shakespeare?

1. Hamlet
2. Romeo and Juliet
3. A View From the Bridge
4. Macbeth

Which is NOT an element of a soliloquy?

1. character talks to him/herself
2. character talks to the rest of the cast
3. character relates to thoughts+feelings
4. character talks to the audience

1. Self-reflection: The soliloquist takes time to reflect on their thoughts and feelings.

2. Inner Dialogue: The soliloquist speaks to themselves, voicing their internal thoughts and emotions.

3. Imagery: The soliloquist uses vivid imagery to express their emotions and illustrate their inner thoughts.

4. Contrast: The soliloquist often contrasts their current situation with memories of the past.

5. Catharsis: The soliloquist ultimately comes to a conclusion or understanding about their current situation, often leading to some form of emotional release.

Guess: How many words did Shakespeare add to the English language?

1. 1500
2. 1600
3. 1700
4. 1800

maybe it's hatred I spew maybe its food for the spirit

1. Shakespeare
2. Hip Hop

To destroy the beauty from which one came

1. Shakespeare
2. Hip Hop

I was not born under a rhyming planet

1. Shakespeare
2. Hip Hop

Shakespeare invented swag.

1. True
2. False

the most benevolent king communicates through your dreams

1. Shakespeare
2. Hip Hop

In Shakespeare’s Hamlet what was Hamlet questioning when he said “to be or not to be”?

1. Should he kill his uncle the new King
2. Whether live is worthy of living or should one commit suicide
3. Should he marry the young Ophelia.
4. What is the verb used in present continuous.

Which film is NOT based on a Shakesperian play?

1. Ten Things I Hate About You
2. The Lion King
3. West Side Story
4. Pulp Fiction

Which saying that we still use today was invented by Shakespeare?

1. "Wear one's heart on one's sleeve"
2. "It's Greek to me"
3. "In a pickle"
4. “Eaten me out of house and home”

Who wrote ' A Christmas Carol'?

1. William Shakespeare
2. Harper Lee
3. Charles Dickens
4. Emily Bronte