The Tempest Historical Context

Why do we still study Shakespeare today?

• He gives insight into human emotions and has inspired many other famous authors

• The language he uses is interesting and easy to read

• He is the oldest English playwriter

• He writes about important historical events

The play "The Tempest" By Shakespeare is considered what type of play?

• A Comedy

• A Tragedy

• A Love story

• A Problem Play

Identify this technique:

This is when a character speaks in such a way that some of the characters on stage do not hear what is said. It may also be a direct address to the audience, revealing the character’s views, thoughts, motives and intentions.

• Dramatic Irony

• Soliloquy

• Foreshadowing

• An aside

Identify the following technique:

This is when the audience have more knowledge about a situation than the characters on stage and can forsee the outcome

• A soliloquy

• Dramatic Irony

• Figurative language

• Symbolism

Identify the following technique:

The audience is provided with hints/indication of what is to come later.

• Foreshadowing

• Dramatic Irony

• An Aside

• Figurative Language

"The Tempest" was first performed in front of James I in what year?

• 1864

• 1625

• 1611

• 1512

Shakespeare's acting company was called what?

• The Three Kings

• The Kings Men

• The Three Fools

• Shakespeare's Kings men

The period in which ‘The Tempest’ was written, the 17th century, was an age of what?

• Industrial revolution

• Revolution

• Renaissance

• Exploration