Star Renaissance Reading

Shakespeare lived in England during the flowering of intellectual activity known as the:

• Dark Ages

• Enlightenment

• Renaissance

• Paleolithic

Which of these pieces of Shakespeare trivia is FALSE?

• Only men could act in Shakespeare's plays during his time

• Shakespeare was the son of a glove maker and only became a gentleman at the end of his life

• It is believed that many of Shakespeare's plays were based on his life

• There are seven years of Shakespeare's life that we know nothing about.

Which of the following is the best evidence that you have improved in reading?

• You feel like you have improved.

• You receive a higher grade in reading class.

• You meet your Renaissance Star and Mock STAAR goals.

• Your friend tells you that you are a fantastic reader!

Which period is known as the rebirth of art and literature in Europe?

• A) Middle Ages

• B) Renaissance

• C) Industrial Revolution

• D) Enlightenment

What is the primary focus of Renaissance literature?

• A) Religion

• B) Humanism

• C) Science

• D) Politics

Which of the following authors is associated with the Renaissance period?

• A) Charles Dickens

• B) Geoffrey Chaucer

• C) William Shakespeare

• D) J.K. Rowling

In Renaissance literature, what does the term 'humanism' refer to?

• A) A focus on religious themes

• B) A focus on human potential and achievements

• C) A focus on scientific discoveries

• D) A focus on political power

Which of the following is a characteristic of Renaissance poetry?

• A) Use of Old English

• B) Emphasis on nature

• C) Exploration of human emotions

• D) Focus on industrial themes

What is the main theme of Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet'?

• A) Love and romance

• B) Revenge and madness

• C) War and peace

• D) Adventure and exploration

Which literary device is commonly used in Renaissance literature?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Hyperbole

• C) Irony

• D) Alliteration