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Shakespeare Background and Bio

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Basic biography and context of Shakespeare's works

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1
A Shakespearean tragedy involves...
the violent downfall of a flawed hero
a violent ending with many needless deaths
an internal conflict of a wishy-washy lead character
the gradual descent of a hero through faults not his own
2
A Shakespearean comedy...
was a rare presentation involving acrobats and tumbling
has a positive ending after a tense conflict
sparks laughter in the audience while building a tragic end
always features a jester narrating the action
3
Why was Shakespeare a crowd favorite during his time?
his playhouse sold cheap beer as marketing campaigns
his tragedies brought London to an era of introspection
He had influential friends who helped him be received well
His plays appealed to a wide audience
4
When and where did Shakespeare live?
Late 1500s in England
Late 1800's in Europe
Early 1700s in England and America
1350-1400 in London and Paris
5
Describe Shakespeare's family.
never married, but fathered four sons by different women
a lifetime bachelor
a wife and three children
a wife and six children
6
Where were his plays performed?
In London theaters and for for special royal occasions
In streets and plazas throughout the nation
In London placehouses strictly for the nobles
Throughout all the capitals of Europe
7
The inspiration for Shakespeare's plays...
was often previously written stories
came from gossip about the royal family
was plagiarized from other playwrights
was invented completely on his own
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How many plays did he write, and what were they about?
several dozen plays, including tragedies and comedies
hundreds of tragic plays
36 historical fiction plays
Ten tragic plays and 5 comic plays