Shakespeare Tragedy

A device often used in drama when a character speaks to him- or herself, relating thoughts and feelings, thereby also sharing them with the audience, giving off the illusion of being a series of unspoken reflections.

• Monologue

• Dramatic Irony

• Verse

• Soliloquy

A remark or passage in a play that is intended to be heard by the audience but unheard by the other characters in the play.

• Verse

• Protagonist

• Aside

• Vocal Delivery

Shakespeare's plays are categorized in what 3 genres?

• Comedy, Romance, Drama

• Tragedy, Romance, Action

• Comedy, Tragedy, History

• Romance, Horror, Drama

Shakespeare wrote ______ plays.

• 37

• 5

• 50

• 0

When was Romeo and Juliet first published?

• 1397

• 1957

• 1597

• 597

What is a tragedy?

• an event that causes conflict

• a dramatic work that is light and often humorous in tone

• a drama that results in a catastrophe-most often death-for the main characters

• they lived happily ever after

Which of the following is a common theme in Shakespearean tragedies?

• Love and Marriage

• Betrayal and Revenge

• Adventure and Exploration

• Comedy and Humor

In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', what is Macbeth's tragic flaw?

• Ambition

• Cowardice

• Generosity

• Honesty

Which character in 'Hamlet' is known for the famous soliloquy 'To be, or not to be'?

• Claudius

• Ophelia

• Hamlet

• Polonius

What role do the witches play in 'Macbeth'?

• They are Macbeth's allies

• They predict Macbeth's rise to power

• They are Macbeth's enemies

• They are comic relief