Shakespeare in our Time flashcard

Front

What year was the Globe Theater built?

Back

1599

Front

What is a soliloquy?

Back

A soliloquy is when a character speaks their thoughts aloud to the audience.

Front

During which period did Shakespeare live?

Back

The Renaissance.

Front

True or false: Women were allowed to perform on stage during Shakespeare's time.

Back

False.

Front

True or false: The Globe Theater was circular in shape.

Back

False; it was an open-air theater with a circular design.

Front

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

Back

It was the primary venue for his plays and a cultural hub of the time.

Front

Define 'iambic pentameter'.

Back

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

Front

What does 'theater' mean in the context of Shakespeare's time?

Back

A place where plays and performances are held.

Front

What is the role of a 'protagonist' in a play?

Back

The main character around whom the story revolves.

Front

What is a 'dramatic irony'?

Back

A situation where the audience knows more about the events of the story than the characters do.