What is Iambic Pentameter?

10 syllables, every second is stressed, sound like heartbeat

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Introduction to Shakespeare and the Renaissance Era

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Reviews King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, Shakespeare, The Globe,and a bit about the era.

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1
What does "renaissance" mean?
theater
renewal
art
rebirth
2
Why did King Henry VIII change the religion from Catholic to Protestant?
he didn't like the Pope
he wanted a divorce
he wanted to be powerful
he thought there was too much Latin
3
Why was Bloody Mary named such?
She was really grumpy
She executed many Catholics
She executed many Protestants
She had pigs blood dumped on her at the prom.
4
How did the Globe burn down?
a cannon prop went off
candles
alien laser beam
the Catholics set it on fire
5
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
33
137
37
11
6
What was the illness that killed many people during the Renaissance?
leeches
tuberculosis
leprosy
the black plague
7
How many people could fit into the Globe Theatre?
5,000
1,000
2,000
500
8
How many wives did King Henry VIII have beheaded?
1
4
3
2
9
When was Shakespeare born?
April 23, 1564
April 23, 1864
10
Where did Shakespeare live most of his adult life?
Stratford-upon-Avon
London
Weston
Birmingham
11
How many lines are in a sonnet?
16
14
10
12
12
What were some inventions of the Renaissance era?
all of the above
toilet & gunpowder (not together)
glasses & telescope
printing press
13
What was a nickname of Queen Elizabeth I?
Queen Liz
The Virgin Queen
The Ruling Redhead
Good Queen Bessie
14
How many wives did King Henry VIII have?
5
2
6
3
15
Why is there a question of Shakespeare's authorship?
Both education and records.
He didn't have that much education.
He was from the country.
There aren't many records of him being an author.
16
What were some areas of advancement during the Renaissance?
inventions & astronomy
All of the above
art & science
philosophy & medicine
17
What were Shakespeare's jobs?
owner
actor
all of the above
playwright
18
What were some important parts of the Globe's stage?
The "heavens" and "hell" trapdoors
it was a raised platform
the musicians sat on the stage
Both trapdoors and platform
19
What is Iambic Pentameter?
10 syllables, every second is stressed
10 syllables, every second is stressed, sound like heartbeat
none of the above
10 syllables
20
What kinds of plays did Shakespeare write?
All of the above
Comedies
Histories
Tragedies

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