William Shakespeare and Drama Terms

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Who was William Shakespeare?

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William Shakespeare was a renowned English poet, playwright, and actor born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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When is William Shakespeare's birthday celebrated?

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Shakespeare's birthday is most commonly celebrated on 23 April, which is also believed to be the date he died in 1616.

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Who did Shakespeare marry and at what age?

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Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway when he was eighteen, and she was twenty-six.

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How many children did Shakespeare have?

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Shakespeare had three children: Susanna and twins Hamnet and Judith.

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What happened to Shakespeare's son Hamnet?

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Hamnet died when he was just 11 years old.

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What was The Lord Chamberlain’s Men?

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The Lord Chamberlain’s Men was a company of actors, of which Shakespeare was a founding member and regular dramatist.

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How many plays did Shakespeare write?

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Shakespeare's works include 38 plays.

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What is the Globe Theatre?

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The Globe Theatre in London was built by Shakespeare in 1599. It has burned down multiple times and been rebuilt.

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What do the laughing and crying masks symbolize?

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The laughing mask symbolizes comedy, while the crying mask represents tragedy.

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings.