While reading the play, we will be examining the themes of

fate, love, feuding and family.

A soliloquy is when a character shares

his or her innermost thoughts alone.

A few of the different types of love explored in the play are

parental, romantic and unrequited.

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Introduction to Shakespeare

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1
In Shakespeare's day, taking credit for the ideas of others was considered
an insult.
a crime.
a compliment.
an outrage.
2
The prologue of the play is written
in iambic pentameter.
none of the above.
a and b
as a sonnet.
3
In Shakespeare's day, plays were performed
for the upper class.
in elaborate theaters.
none of the above.
in broad daylight.
4
Shakespeare's plays always have _____ Acts.
4
3
6
5
5
Romeo and Juliet can't be together because
all of the above.
the family feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
they are star crossed lovers.
he gets banished for killing Tybalt.
6
While reading the play, we will be examining the themes of
fate, love, feuding and family.
stereotypes, violence, family, and fate.
feuding, fate, innocence, and friendship.
friendship, fate, love, and violence.
7
How does Romeo die?
Drinks poison he had bought.
Stabs himself with a dagger.
None of the above.
A broken heart.
8
The pit in the Globe Theater is where ________ spectators stood.
"one penny"
"tardy"
"females"
"skinny"
9
When the audience knows something that the characters on stage do not, it is called
verbal irony.
situational irony.
dramatic irony.
irony.
10
How does Juliet die?
Drinks poison.
Stabs herself with a dagger.
None of the above.
A broken heart.
11
A soliloquy is when a character shares
his or her innermost thoughts with others.
his or her innermost thoughts with another person.
his or her innermost thoughts alone.
all of the above.
12
A few of the different types of love explored in the play are
unrequited, physical, and friendship.
sibling, romantic, and family.
family, passionate, and romantic.
parental, romantic and unrequited.
13
Benvolio is a foil to
Paris.
Tybalt.
Romeo.
Mercutio.
14
Shakespeare uses _ and _ imagery to highlight characters' experiences and emotions.
love and hate
red and black
sun and moon
light and dark
15
The play is set in the city of
Rome.
London.
Verona.
Glasgow.

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Introduction to Shakespeare

15 termsStudBud Administration56 plays

Can you recall the bare facts?

Flashcards15 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 15

Answers

1
In Shakespeare's day, taking credit for the ideas of others was considered
an insult.
a crime.
a compliment.
an outrage.
2
The prologue of the play is written
in iambic pentameter.
none of the above.
a and b
as a sonnet.
3
In Shakespeare's day, plays were performed
for the upper class.
in elaborate theaters.
none of the above.
in broad daylight.
4
Shakespeare's plays always have _____ Acts.
4
3
6
5
5
Romeo and Juliet can't be together because
all of the above.
the family feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
they are star crossed lovers.
he gets banished for killing Tybalt.
6
While reading the play, we will be examining the themes of
fate, love, feuding and family.
stereotypes, violence, family, and fate.
feuding, fate, innocence, and friendship.
friendship, fate, love, and violence.
7
How does Romeo die?
Drinks poison he had bought.
Stabs himself with a dagger.
None of the above.
A broken heart.
8
The pit in the Globe Theater is where ________ spectators stood.
"one penny"
"tardy"
"females"
"skinny"
9
When the audience knows something that the characters on stage do not, it is called
verbal irony.
situational irony.
dramatic irony.
irony.
10
How does Juliet die?
Drinks poison.
Stabs herself with a dagger.
None of the above.
A broken heart.
11
A soliloquy is when a character shares
his or her innermost thoughts with others.
his or her innermost thoughts with another person.
his or her innermost thoughts alone.
all of the above.
12
A few of the different types of love explored in the play are
unrequited, physical, and friendship.
sibling, romantic, and family.
family, passionate, and romantic.
parental, romantic and unrequited.
13
Benvolio is a foil to
Paris.
Tybalt.
Romeo.
Mercutio.
14
Shakespeare uses _ and _ imagery to highlight characters' experiences and emotions.
love and hate
red and black
sun and moon
light and dark
15
The play is set in the city of
Rome.
London.
Verona.
Glasgow.