What was the religious situation like during Shakespeare's lifetime?

The English Reformation lead to religious upheaval.

What is the definition of an "Act"?

Division within a play, like chapters in a novel

Which is a definition of "monologue"?

long speech spoken by character to himself or to audience

Which is a definition of a "soliloquy"?

thoughts spoken aloud by character when he is alone

Which is a definition of a "scene"?

Division of an act into smaller parts

Which is a definition of "comedy"?

ends happily, usually with a wedding or other celebration

Which is a definition of a "foil character"?

character that is opposite another character; contrasts

How might Shakespeare's audience have made a difference in how he wrote his plays?

He wrote to support the religious/political views of royalty

Which is a definition of "tragedy"?

ends sadly and with death of main character

Who are "groundlings"?

Rowdy group that stood near the stage

Which is a definition of "Cast of Characters"?

List of characters presented before action begins

Which is a definition of a "History"?

dramatizes a fictional historical event

Most people consider William Shakespeare to be what?

The greatest playwright in history

Which is the definition of a "Romance"?

more serious form of comedy with supernatural elements

Which is a definition of the "Chorus"?

Person/group who acts as narrator/commentator

Which is a definition of "dialogue"?

conversation between two or more characters

Which is a definition of an "aside"?

lines spoken by character directly to audience

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1
What was the religious situation like during Shakespeare's lifetime?
The English Reformation promoted Catholicism.
The English Reformation lead to religious upheaval.
The English Reformation led to religious tolerance.
Queen Elizabeth promoted Catholicism.
2
What is the definition of an "Act"?
Division within a play, like chapters in a novel
thoughts spoken aloud by character when he is alone
list of characters presented before action begins
dramatizes fictional historical event
3
Which is a definition of "monologue"?
conversation between two or more characters
lines spoken by character directly to audience
thoughts spoken aloud by character when he/she is alone
long speech spoken by character to himself or to audience
4
Which is a definition of a "soliloquy"?
a kind of poem written in iambic tetrameter
thoughts spoken aloud by character when he is alone
conversation between 2 or more characters
long speech spoken by character to himself or audience
5
Which is a definition of a "scene"?
division within a play, like chapters in a novel
When someone makes a fool of himself/herself.
Division of an act into smaller parts
list of characters presented before action begins
6
Which is a definition of "comedy"?
dramatizes a fictional historical event
ends sadly with death of main character
division of act into smaller parts
ends happily, usually with a wedding or other celebration
7
Which is a definition of a "foil character"?
protagonist with fatal flaw that results in his demise
character that is opposite another character; contrasts
person who acts as narrator or commentator
list of characters presented before action begins
8
How might Shakespeare's audience have made a difference in how he wrote his plays?
He wrote to promote Catholicism.
He wrote to overthrow religious authority.
He wrote to support the religious/political views of royalty
He wrote to overthrow Queen Elizabeth.
9
What is the name of the theatre Shakespeare owned?
The Chamberlain's Theatre
The Globe Theatre
The Round Theatre
The Shakespeare Theatre
10
Which is a definition of "tragedy"?
ends happily and with a wedding or other ceremony
dramatizes a fictional historical event
ends sadly and with death of main character
more serious form of comedy with supernatural elements
11
Who are "groundlings"?
Children that sat on their parent's shoulders
Nobility who sat in the balcony of the theater
Animals used in the play production
Rowdy group that stood near the stage
12
How much did it cost to attend a play during Shakespeare's time?
a rhinoceros horn
1 cent
5 cents
1 dollar
13
Which is a definition of "Cast of Characters"?
Person/group who acts as narrator/commentator
Division of act into smaller parts
List of characters presented before action begins
Division within a play, like chapters in a novel
14
Which is a definition of a "History"?
ends happily, usually with a wedding or other celebration
Something that happened a long time ago
dramatizes a fictional historical event
more serious form of comedy with supernatural elements
15
Most people consider William Shakespeare to be what?
The greatest playwright in history
The worst actor in history
the worst playwright in history
The greatest actor in history
16
What is significant about Shakespeare's birth date and death date?
He died 5 days from his birthday.
He shared a birth and death date with Hitler.
Madonna has the same birth date.
He died on his birthday.
17
Where is Shakespeare from?
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
18
Who was one of Shakespeare's most prominent audience members?
Mary Queen of Scotts
Elvis
King Henry VIII
Queen Elizabeth I
19
Which is the definition of a "Romance"?
ends happily, usually with a wedding or other ceremony
dramatizes a fictional historical event
more serious form of comedy with supernatural elements
ends sadly, with death of main character
20
Which is a definition of the "Chorus"?
Lines spoken by character directly to audience
dramatizes a fictional historical event
Person/group who acts as narrator/commentator
list of characters presented before action begins
21
What tragedy in Shakespeare's life greatly affected his writing?
The death of his daughter, Judith.
The death of his son, Hamnet.
The death of his parents.
The death of his siblings.
22
Which is a definition of "dialogue"?
conversation between two or more characters
lines spoken by character directly to audience
long speech spoken by character to himself or to audience
thoughts spoken aloud by character when he/she is alone
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Which is a definition of an "aside"?
lines spoken by character directly to audience
commentary on setting, costumes/props, or setting
long speech spoken by character to himself or the audience
thoughts spoken aloud by character when he is alone

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