How do we interpret stage directions?

Movement or position of the actor.

An expression of mentioning something explicitly.

Remark by characters in a play that is intended to be heard

A long speech by one actor in a play or movie

How is Shakespeare language different than the English we speak today?

He uses different phases like a heart of gold and thou.

What did Shakespeare do for the English language?

He created words by connecting words never connected before.

How can we read Shakespeare's language better?

By studying his work. You will understand it better.

What did Shakespeare often allude to?

Mythical allusions, Biblical allusions, Cupid allusions

Speaking one's thoughts out loud when by yourself

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1
How do we interpret stage directions?
By the stage lights.
Movement or position of the actor.
By the way the audience is.
2
What is the right bottom corner called?
R (right center stage)
DL (down left)
C (center stage)
DR (down right)
3
What is an allusion?
An expression designed to call something to mind.
A group of actors that form a troup
An expression of mentioning something explicitly.
4
What is an aside?
An afternoon performance of the show
Remark by characters in a play that is intended to be heard
The number of times a show is performed
A stage direction telling an actor to leave the stage
5
Define a monologue.
Script of a play
A person who writes plays
A long speech by one actor in a play or movie
Words which are spoken during the play
6
How is Shakespeare language different than the English we speak today?
English is based off of Shakespearian language.
He uses similar adjectives to todays language.
He uses different phases like a heart of gold and thou.
7
What did Shakespeare do for the English language?
He rhymed a lot.
He made it his language.
He created words by connecting words never connected before.
8
How can we read Shakespeare's language better?
By reading his books more. You will be used to his language.
By studying his work. You will understand it better.
By only watching his movies
9
What is a pun?
A play on words.
A way of approaching the audience
A funny joke.
10
What part of the stage does the audience mainly look at?
R (right center stage)
UC (upper center stage)
C (center stage)
DC (down center stage)
11
What are some of the words and phrases he invented?
Dramatic
verse
Dwidle
12
How are puns used in Shakespeare's plays?
He uses it for humor.
He uses it to make the audience sad.
He uses it for himself.
13
What did Shakespeare often allude to?
Mythical allusions
Biblical allusions
Cupid allusions
Violent allusions
14
Define a Soliloquy
movement or position of an actor
Speaking one's thoughts out loud when by yourself
a long speech by one actor
15
What is blank verse?
A verse without rhyme.
A verse with only one rhyme
A verse with many rhymes.

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