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How would people know what kind of play was being performed?

Who were some famous playwrights during the Renaissance?

Theatre - plays and playwrights

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1
Who were some famous playwrights during the Renaissance?
Christopher Marlowe
Francis Beaumont
John Fletcher
Thomas Kyd
2
How would people know what kind of play was being performed?
signs
they didn't know
it was announced throughout the town
colored flags
3
Who played every part during the Renaissance?
women
anyone
children
men
4
What were the types of drama in the Renaissance?
history, tragedy, and mythological
comedy, history, and mythological
comedy, tragedy, and history
tragedy, comedy, and horror
5
What was one play written by Shakespeare?
The Jew of Malta
The Changeling
The Captain
Hamlet
6
Was there more scenery in plays during the Renaissance or today?
Today
The Renaissance
It's the same
7
How long did it take for actors to memorize their lines?
They didn't; they were given their cues on stage
2-3 weeks
They didn't; they read their lines off of a script
1-2 days
8
Why was Shakespeare so popular?
His plays appealed to everyone
he was a great actor
he was a famous ruler
he was the son of a famous playwright
9
Why was theatre so popular in the Renaissance?
attending the theatre was mandatory
it distracted people
it was the only form of entertainment
everyone wanted to act
10
What is the Renaissance best known for?
Theatre and the arts.
The different foods.
All of the above.
Architecture.