Shakespeare Pre-Test

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What is Iambic Pentameter?

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A poetic meter consisting of five feet, each foot having an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable (e.g., da-DUM).

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What is the significance of the plague during Shakespeare's lifetime?

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The plague led to the closure of theaters in London, impacting Shakespeare's work and the performance of plays.

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What is foreshadowing in literature?

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A literary device that gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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What roles did Shakespeare hold in the theater?

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He was a playwright, poet, and actor.

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What does the term 'battle of the sexes' refer to?

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An argument or debate about the differences between men and women and who is superior.

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What is a playwright?

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A person who writes plays.

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What is a sonnet?

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

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What is the role of women in Shakespeare's plays?

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Women were often portrayed by male actors, as women were not allowed to perform on stage during Shakespeare's time.

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What is dramatic irony?

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A situation in a play where the audience knows more about the events than the characters do.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A speech in a play where a character speaks their thoughts aloud, typically when they are alone.