type of poem that Shakespeare created

Why is the play Romeo and Juliet considered a tragedy?

the lovers are faced with an obstacle that results in death

What types of plays did Shakespeare write?

Tragedies, comedies and histories

What are the characteristics of a tragedy?

Tragic hero, catastrophe, & main character downfall

Which was true about the Globe Theater?

it was burned down but eventually rebuilt

What is comic relief?

A humorous scene/speech/character used to lighten the mood

a speech given by a character alone

an overused phrase that betrays a lack of original thought.

In plays, such as Romeo and Juliet, what is a chorus?

group of actors who described & commented on the play

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1
Shakespeare was married to whom?
Anne of England
Anne Hathaway
Anna Hathaway
Anne of Thames
2
A sonnet is a...
type of poem that Shakespeare created
Formal letter used to address the king/queen
type of instrument used in plays at the Globe Theater
type of ballad that Shakespeare created
3
Shakespeare wrote 154 of these
Poems
Tragedies
Comedies
Sonnets
4
Why is the play Romeo and Juliet considered a tragedy?
the truest demonstration of love takes place through tragedy
the lovers are faced with an obstacle that results in death
Shakespeare wanted people to suffer
the ongoing feud between the two families is heartbreaking
5
Which of the following reveals a character's private thoughts?
a soliloquy
an aside
a sonnet
comic relief
6
Romeo and Juliet is an example of which type of Shakespearean play?
A Tragedy
A Comedy
A Romance
A History
7
The woman who cares for Juliet.
Lawrence
The nurse
Lady capulet
the butcher
8
What types of plays did Shakespeare write?
dramatic operas, histories and comedies
Romantic comedies, tragic heroes and dramas
Tragedies, comedies and histories
none of the above
9
The time period of renewal of interest in individual human achievement
The Roman Movement
The Industrial revolution
The stone age
The Renaissance
10
What are the characteristics of a tragedy?
happy endings, unicorns and love
funny, tragic hero, & catastrophe
Catastrophe, main character downfall, tragic flaw
Tragic hero, catastrophe, & main character downfall
11
Which was true about the Globe Theater?
it was burned down but eventually rebuilt
it was strictly for the wealthy
It was the Puritan's favorite place during the Rennesaince
it only showed tragedies
12
Which family is Romeo from?
Montague
Tybalt
Capulet
Benvolio
13
A sonnet is a type of poem that has how many lines?
7
21
14
11
14
A tragic hero includes all of the following except:
suffers complete ruin or death
has an error in judgement
Is usually of high social rank
conquers death
15
What is comic relief?
A pause after a funny scene; allows audience to reflect
A humorous scene/speech/character used to lighten the mood
A remark that no one else on stage hears
when the audience knows more than the characters know
16
Shakespeare wrote 37 of these
Business Proposals
Poems
Sonnets
Plays
17
What is the name of the group of people Shakespeare worked with.
The Potters
Queen Elizabeth's Men
Lord Chamberlain's Men
Shakespeare's mob
18
When a character makes a remark to the audience that no one else on stage hears it's called...
dramatic irony
a soliloquy
a secret
an aside
19
What is a soliloquy?
A remark that no one else on stage hears
a speech given by a character alone
A side note
A humorous scene or speech
20
What is a cliche'?
an overused phrase that betrays a lack of original thought.
a technique used in plays such as Romeo and Juliet
a poetry technique used in Shakespeare's time
an exageration
21
The person that Romeo kills.
Romeo
Tybalt
Mercutio
Benvolio
22
When the audience knows something the characters in a play do not know, it's called...
Aside
soliloquy
tragedy
dramatic irony
23
An error in judgement
Tragic Perfection
Tragic Tragedy
Tragic Flaw
Tragic Irony
24
Which of the following is an example of comic relief?
Lucille Ball in I Love Lucy
The nurse in Romeo and Juliet
Hans Solo in Star Wars
Patrick from Spongebob
25
What is the name of the theater Shakespeare's plays were performed at?
The Globe theater
The King's Men
The Lord Chamberlains Theater
Performing Arts Center
26
When a character gives a speech on stage alone, it is an example of...
a tragic flaw
irony
an aside
a soliloquy
27
In plays, such as Romeo and Juliet, what is a chorus?
The main part of a song which is repeated for emphasis
A large group of people all singing at once
group of actors who described & commented on the play
28
What was unique about the Globe Theater?
Anyone could attend
It was open-air
all of the above
It was round
29
Which family is Juliet from?
Capulet
Montague

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