Shakespeare Flashcard

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When was Shakespeare baptized?

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April 26, 1564

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What type of theater is the Globe?

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A large, open-air theater

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What is the term used to describe the years when Shakespeare's life was not well-documented?

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The lost years

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In Shakespeare's time, who typically played the roles of women in plays?

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Male actors

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Which word means 'to pretend'?

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Feign

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What is the significance of the Globe Theatre in Shakespeare's works?

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It was the primary venue for his plays, allowing for large audiences and outdoor performances.

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What genre of plays did Shakespeare primarily write?

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Tragedies, comedies, and histories.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often used to reveal inner feelings.

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What is iambic pentameter?

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A metrical line of verse consisting of five feet, each foot having an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

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Who were the groundlings?

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The audience members who stood in the pit of the Globe Theatre, often paying the lowest ticket price.