Which of these be false?

Only the wealthy were allowed to attend plays in Shakespeare’s time.

Which of these be false?

Shakespeare coined the term YOLO.

Which of these be false?

Shakespeare wrote so many plays that we are still discovering new ones.

Which of these be false?

Shakespeare wrote most of his plays during the Victorian era.

Which of these be false?

Shakespeare wrote in what we call Old English.

Which of these be false?

Shakespeare was just a pen name for a group of Italian poets.

Which of these be false?

Shakespeare was forgotten for centuries and rediscovered in 1890.

Which of these be false?

Shakespeare was part owner of The Globe Theatre.

Which of these be false?

England during the Elizabethan era was a democracy.

Which of these be false?

Women acted on stage in Shakespeare’s time.

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1
Which of these be false?
Plays at The Globe were performed in the afternoon using natural sunlight.
The Globe Theatre welcomed audiences from all social classes—even royalty.
Only the wealthy were allowed to attend plays in Shakespeare’s time.
2
Which of these be false?
Shakespeare coined the phrase "love is blind."
Shakespeare coined the phrase “heart of gold.”
Shakespeare coined the term YOLO.
3
Which of these be false?
Shakespeare wrote so many plays that we are still discovering new ones.
Shakespeare wrote over 30 plays and more than 150 poems.
Shakespeare was one of the most prolific writers of his time.
4
Which of these be false?
Shakespeare wrote musicals.
Shakespeare wrote histories.
Shakespeare wrote comedies.
5
Which of these be false?
Shakespeare wrote most of his plays during the Victorian era.
Shakespeare lived and worked during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Shakespeare wrote most of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
6
Which of these be false?
Shakespeare wrote in what we call Old English.
Shakespeare wrote in what we call Modern English.
Shakespeare invented over 1,700 words that we still use today.
7
Which of these be false?
Shakespeare was a real person.
Some people say that Shakespeare didn’t write the plays attributed to him.
Shakespeare was just a pen name for a group of Italian poets.
8
Which of these be false?
His plays are performed more than those of any other playwright.
Shakespeare was forgotten for centuries and rediscovered in 1890.
Shakespeare’s plays have been translated into over 100 languages.
9
Which of these be false?
The Globe Theatre was located in Italy, where most of his plays are set.
Shakespeare was part owner of The Globe Theatre.
Shakespeare’s plays were performed at a theatre called The Globe.
10
Which of these be false?
England during the Elizabethan era was a democracy.
People in Shakespeare’s time had little chance to change social class.
England during the Elizabethan era was a monarchy.
11
Which of these be false?
Shakespeare’s comedies often involve characters disguising their gender.
In Shakespeare’s plays, men often played the parts of women.
Women acted on stage in Shakespeare’s time.

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Shakespeare Introduction!

11 termsStudBud Administration24 plays

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Flashcards11 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 11

Answers

1
Which of these be false?
Plays at The Globe were performed in the afternoon using natural sunlight.
The Globe Theatre welcomed audiences from all social classes—even royalty.
Only the wealthy were allowed to attend plays in Shakespeare’s time.
2
Which of these be false?
Shakespeare coined the phrase "love is blind."
Shakespeare coined the phrase “heart of gold.”
Shakespeare coined the term YOLO.
3
Which of these be false?
Shakespeare wrote so many plays that we are still discovering new ones.
Shakespeare wrote over 30 plays and more than 150 poems.
Shakespeare was one of the most prolific writers of his time.
4
Which of these be false?
Shakespeare wrote musicals.
Shakespeare wrote histories.
Shakespeare wrote comedies.
5
Which of these be false?
Shakespeare wrote most of his plays during the Victorian era.
Shakespeare lived and worked during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Shakespeare wrote most of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
6
Which of these be false?
Shakespeare wrote in what we call Old English.
Shakespeare wrote in what we call Modern English.
Shakespeare invented over 1,700 words that we still use today.
7
Which of these be false?
Shakespeare was a real person.
Some people say that Shakespeare didn’t write the plays attributed to him.
Shakespeare was just a pen name for a group of Italian poets.
8
Which of these be false?
His plays are performed more than those of any other playwright.
Shakespeare was forgotten for centuries and rediscovered in 1890.
Shakespeare’s plays have been translated into over 100 languages.
9
Which of these be false?
The Globe Theatre was located in Italy, where most of his plays are set.
Shakespeare was part owner of The Globe Theatre.
Shakespeare’s plays were performed at a theatre called The Globe.
10
Which of these be false?
England during the Elizabethan era was a democracy.
People in Shakespeare’s time had little chance to change social class.
England during the Elizabethan era was a monarchy.
11
Which of these be false?
Shakespeare’s comedies often involve characters disguising their gender.
In Shakespeare’s plays, men often played the parts of women.
Women acted on stage in Shakespeare’s time.