Shakespeare Flashcard

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Who wrote 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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William Shakespeare

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What is the name of Shakespeare's wife?

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Anne Hathaway

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How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

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154

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Which genre did Shakespeare not write?

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Horror

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Name a tragedy written by Shakespeare.

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Macbeth

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What are the three main genres of Shakespeare's works?

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Comedies, Tragedies, Histories

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What is a sonnet?

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A poem of 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme, often written in iambic pentameter.

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What is the significance of 'The Globe Theatre'?

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It was the primary venue for Shakespeare's plays.

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What is the theme of 'Macbeth'?

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Ambition and its consequences.

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What is a common characteristic of Shakespearean comedies?

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They often include mistaken identities and misunderstandings.