Shakespeare Intro

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What is Shakespeare's first name?

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William

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How are plays structured?

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Plays are separated into acts and scenes.

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What is a play with a sad ending, usually involving death?

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Tragedy

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During which period did Shakespeare live?

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During the Renaissance in the 1500s and 1600s.

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What is one reason Shakespeare is considered great?

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His accurate portrayal of human emotions and experiences.

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What genre of play typically has a happy ending?

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Comedy.

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What is a sonnet?

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A 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme, often written in iambic pentameter.

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What is the term for the main character in a play?

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Protagonist.

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What is the opposite of the protagonist?

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Antagonist.

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What is a common theme in Shakespeare's works?

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The complexity of human nature.