Introduction to William Shakespeare

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Who was William Shakespeare's wife?

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Anne Hathaway

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How many children did William Shakespeare have?

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3

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What is the name of the theater where Shakespeare wrote most of his plays?

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The Globe Theater

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What types of plays did Shakespeare write?

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Histories, tragedies, and comedies

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Was Shakespeare older or younger than his wife when they married?

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Younger

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In which era did William Shakespeare live?

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The Elizabethan era

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What is a sonnet?

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A poem of 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme, often written by Shakespeare.

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Name one famous tragedy written by Shakespeare.

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Hamlet

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What is the significance of the Globe Theater?

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It was the primary venue for Shakespeare's plays.

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What is iambic pentameter?

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A type of poetic meter that Shakespeare often used, consisting of five iambs per line.