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Background info before reading Romeo & Juliet.
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1
A humorous use of similar-sounding or multi-meaning words is called
word play
comic relief
a joke
a pun
2
Shakespeare's patron (and possible lover) was...
the Earl of South Hampton
her majesty the Queen
Benedict Cumberbatch
the Earl of East London
3
A reference to something well-known is
a pun
a reference
an allusion
an alliteration
4
Which of the following is NOT true of Shakespeare's home life?
He was in an unhappy marriage
His son died at the age of 11
NONE; all of these are accurate
He lived with his family in Stratford-upon-Avon
5
A line that is made up of 5 stressed and 5 unstressed syllables is called
iambic pentameter
blank verse
prose
poetry
6
What is the name of the famous theater that Shakespeare's acting company owned?
the Globe Theater
all of the above
the Rose Theater
the Queen's Theater
7
Then, listen for the part(s) of a word that are emphasized. What syllable's emphasized in Romeo
all of the above
ro-me-O
ro-ME-o
RO-me-o
8
A force working against the protagonist such as a char., society, set of circumstances, etc. is
a tragic hero
a foil
a fatal flaw
an antagonist
9
Why should you pay attention to when Shakespeare makes the dialogue rhyme?
It's a poem inside a play
It shows he's trying to call attention to what's being said
It shows that something bad is going to happen
all of the bove
10
Which of the following things should you pay attention to when reading a Shakespearean play?
all of the above
cause & effect events & the various kinds of dialogue
the cast, stage directions, and punctuation
plot synopses & marginal notes
11
When you look for stressed syllables, 1st find the # of syllables: How many are in ROMEO?
2 Rom-eo
3 Ro-me-o
1 Romeo
4 R-o-me-o
12
Shakespeare was a man of many talents; during his prime, he was...
a playwright
a poet
all of the above
an actor
13
How is the Globe Theater different than the theaters of today?
it was okay for the audience to throw food if upset
all of the above
there was minimal scenery and no artificial lighting used
the poor sat up front while the rich sat further away
14
The 3 main genres of Shakespeare's plays are...
tragedies, comedies, poems
histories, comedies, politics
histories, comedies, tragedies
sonnets, poems, and plays
15
Queen Elizabeth's reign is viewed as having a ___impact on England.
neutral
negative
positive
pygmy marmoset
16
A char. whose personality or attitude serves to contrast with those of another char. is
a foil
a dynamic character
an antagonist
a side-kick
17
Shakespeare's work is acclaimed to this day because...
all of the above
his themes are still relevant
he was a master of his craft
it gives insight into human emotion and experiences
18
Why should you pay attention to the cast of characters?
This will help you know where the main plot takes place
all of the above
This will help you know which char.s are enemies & allies
This will help you know who is the antagonist
19
A speech made by a char. alone on stage which is meant to give insight on a char.'s feelings is
an aside
a soliloquy
a monologue
all of the above
20
A protag. or central char. who fails or dies due to a char. flaw or cruel twist of fate is...
a tragic antagonist
a tragic protagonist
a tragic hero
a tragic flaw
21
During the Elizabethan period, artists...
all of the above
fell on hard times
were hard to come by
were esteemed and prosperous
22
Who attended Shakespeare's plays?
all of the above
the poor
the rich
the middle class
23
How many plays is Shakespeare credited with writing?
it is unknown
14
38
34
24
How did the plague impact Shakespeare's career as a playwright and actor?
The theaters would often close
His two elder sisters died
His son died
His best friend and business partner died
25
What is Shakespeare's birthday?
the exact date is unknown
April 23, 1616
April 23, 1564
April 26, 1564
26
When the audience knows more than the characters do, it is called
situational irony
irony
verbal irony
dramatic irony
27
What types of allusions will Shakespeare use in R&J?
references to Greek & Roman mythology
references to his wife
references to the American Revolution
all of the above
28
TRUE of FALSE: Women were not allowed to act in plays.
FALSE
TRUE
29
This city was the center of Elizabethan theater
Paris
Stratford-upon-Avon
Rome
London
30
A PATRON is...
a critic who writes reviews of artists' work
a person who offers financial support
an apron for a man
the Earl of South Hampton
31
A short remark made by a char. (to himself or another) which other char.s on stage can't hear
a monologue
an aside
all of the above
a soliloquy
32
Why is it important to pay attention to the stage directions in a play?
to know how the characters are interacting
to help yourself imagine the actions taking place
to know where the scene is taking place
all of the above
33
Shakespeare lived during the...
Middle Ages
World War I
Elizabethan era
Renaissance
34
A humorous scene or speech given to lighten the mood & provide contrast to the main action is
any of the above
relief from tragedy
comedy
comic relief
35
The Renaissance saw changes to and renewed interest in...
science & philosophy
war & literature
commerce & art
all of the above
