Support the claim: "the works of Shakespeare have had an influence on English language and literature"

Shakespeare's works are some of the most well known and studied worldwide

How was Shakespeare’s Globe Theater different from theaters where plays are performed today?

Audiences at the Globe were noisy and rude; today they are quiet and polite

Who was William Shakespeare?

The Bard of Avon, considered to be the greatest playwright of all time, English playwright, poet, and actor who lived during the Renaissance

Which statement from the text best supports the idea that "Don Quixote was a popular novel that transformed literature?"

"Only the Bible has been translated into more languages than Don Quixote."

Which scene from Don Quixote is depicted on page 79?

Don Quixote believes the windmills are giants and tries to attack

Why are some things about Shakespeare’s life known and other things unknown?

More is known about his later life because he was becoming famous., People were not keeping very detailed records before he became famous

What point is the author trying to make about Cervantes in the section?

Cervantes was a good man who worked hard, but he had bad luck

Based on what you read, what is the best meaning of the work prose as it is used in the title?

ordinary language used in speaking and writing

In what ways does the heading on page 76 (“Bad Luck Trails a Good Man”) apply to Cervantes’s life?

Although he worked hard at writing, and became famous, he never became rich, His military letters should've given him success, instead he was kidnapped, As a tax collector, he was betrayed by someone he thought he could trust

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1
Support the claim: "the works of Shakespeare have had an influence on English language and literature"
Shakespeare wrote many poems, but he is best known for writing plays.
Because of Shakespeare, the queen became a great patron of literature & art
He created unique phrases to describe things in his plays and poems
Shakespeare's works are some of the most well known and studied worldwide
2
How was Shakespeare’s Globe Theater different from theaters where plays are performed today?
Scenes were elaborate and detailed; today there is emphasis on costumes
The theater itself was ornate and highly decorated; unlike theaters today
Wealthier people could purchase nicer seats, unlike the theaters of today
Audiences at the Globe were noisy and rude; today they are quiet and polite
3
Who was William Shakespeare?
A leather merchant and glove maker
The Bard of Avon, considered to be the greatest playwright of all time
English playwright, poet, and actor who lived during the Renaissance
A wealthy officer of the law known as a bailiff
4
Which statement from the text best supports the idea that "Don Quixote was a popular novel that transformed literature?"
"For one thing, much of the book is very funny."
"Only the Bible has been translated into more languages than Don Quixote."
"[He] wrote Don Quixote to make fun of books about romance and chivalry."
"Cervantes churned out dozens and dozens of poems and plays."
5
Which scene from Don Quixote is depicted on page 79?
Don Quixote goes to El Toboso to declare Dulcinea his lady
Don Quixote has left his home to set off on an adventure
Don Quixote arrives at the inn and is determined to be dubbed a knight
Don Quixote believes the windmills are giants and tries to attack
6
Why are some things about Shakespeare’s life known and other things unknown?
Because His acting company performed in the court of Queen Elizabeth
People did not take interest because his plays were considered vulgar
More is known about his later life because he was becoming famous.
People were not keeping very detailed records before he became famous
7
What point is the author trying to make about Cervantes in the section?
Cervantes spent his life pretending to be someone he was not
Cervantes was unpopular and unsuccessful.
Cervantes was a good man who worked hard, but he had bad luck
Cervantes was irresponsible and lazy, and as a result he died a poor man
8
Based on what you read, what is the best meaning of the work prose as it is used in the title?
a place where plays are performed
a performance
ordinary language used in speaking and writing
the pages of a book
9
In what ways does the heading on page 76 (“Bad Luck Trails a Good Man”) apply to Cervantes’s life?
Although he worked hard at writing, and became famous, he never became rich
The story of Don Quixote was funny, but he wanted the message to be serious
His military letters should've given him success, instead he was kidnapped
As a tax collector, he was betrayed by someone he thought he could trust

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