Shakespeare Notes

What was Shakespeare's first theatre company called?

There is no record of his activity for seven years. These are called what?

What was Shakespeare's main theater called?

There is great debate over whether Shakespeare actually wrote his plays or was a pen name.

Why was their theatre finally shut down for good?

How was their theater first destroyed?

How many children did Shakespeare have?

Who made Shakespeare's troupe the King's Men?

A foot of iambic pentameter has what syllables?

Covered seating with benches. For the rich audience members.

What did Shakespeare write the most of?

Shakespeare wrote in free verse, so all of his lines had to rhyme.

The new Roman emperor is assassinated by his former best friend and war breaks out.

Used for bedroom scenes and balcony scenes.

What color flag meant history?

What color flag meant comedy?

A young couple get secretly married because their parents won't let them be together.

Shakespeare first became famous as a playwright.

Where was Shakespeare born?

A Scottish nobleman kills the king and takes over because his wife convinces him.

Entrance for ghosts and witches.

Where the commoners stood

The audience would stand, talk, eat, throw food, and shout during the performance.

What is the first collection of Shakespeare's plays called?

His best play, it tells the story of a Danish Prince who loses his mind after his father dies.

Before his death, Shakespeare and his actors collected all of his plays to publish them.

Why were full scripts not kept during Shakespeare's time?

What were the commoners called at Shakespeare plays?

Used for indoor scenes. Curtain could be closed for scene changes.

What color flag meant tragedy?

How many syllables are in a line of Iambic Pentameter?

Who was Skakespeare's wife?

Because Shakespeare's father was a ____, he was allowed to attend school?

In Shakespeare's day, theatre troupes were supported by royalty.

How did Shakespeare's troupe get their main theater?

Whey does Shakespeare use iambic pentameter?

The major acting area.

Canopy covering the stage. The room above it was used for sound effects.

Breaking the rhythm makes it feel like the character's heart skips a beat, showing importance

When does Shakespeare break from the rhythm?