Cohesion and Coherence Quiz

Language and Literature Concepts

• Endophoric reference refers to elements within a text or discourse that rely on the surrounding context for interpretation.
• Exophoric reference pertains to elements outside the text, usually relying on shared knowledge or situational context.
• Substitution that replaces a noun with another noun is known as nominal substitution.
• Contrastive conjunctions express opposing ideas, highlighting differences between concepts or statements.
• Hyponymy involves relationships within categories (specific to general), whereas meronymy relates to part-to-whole associations in language.

Shakespeare: Life and Works

• The posthumous collected edition of Shakespeare's dramatic works is titled "First Folio."
• A standardized Latin text during Shakespeare's era, taught in grammar schools, was the "Latin Grammar."
• Shakespeare had three children.
• Fellow actors Ben Jonson and Richard Burbage were instrumental in publishing the First Folio.
• After 1608, Shakespeare primarily wrote tragic plays.
• Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
• Shakespeare's father's profession was that of a glove maker.
• William Shakespeare is commonly referred to as "The Bard."
• He wrote approximately 39 plays during his lifetime.

Shakespeare's Career and Influence

• Shakespeare was a part-owner of "The Lord Chamberlain's Men," a prominent playing company in London.
• He had three children with Anne Hathaway.
• Shakespeare likely retired and returned to Stratford at around age 49.
• Limited knowledge about Shakespeare's private life is mainly due to scarce historical records.
• His works have been translated into every major living language, reflecting their global influence and relevance.
• Shakespeare's name appeared in a 'complaints bill,' suggesting his involvement in significant legal matters or controversies.

Theatrical Context

• Shakespeare likely left Stratford for London to seek better opportunities in theatre and writing.
• Robert Greene's attack in "Groats-Worth of Wit" criticized Shakespeare's rising fame and ability as a playwright.
• The Lord Chamberlain's Men was a theatre company that performed Shakespeare's plays.
• The term "Johannes Factotum" in Greene's critique indicated that Shakespeare was seen as a jack-of-all-trades in the theatrical world.
• After 1594, plays were mainly performed by the Lord Chamberlain's Men, highlighting their exclusive rights in London theatre.
• The pun "Shake-scene" from Greene’s attack indicated a derisive view of Shakespeare's role in theatre.

Notable Details

• The 1616 edition of Ben Jonson's Works does not include "Love's Labour's Lost," where Shakespeare was involved but did not act.
• Shakespeare purchased New Place, the second-largest house in Stratford, in 1597.
• The Globe Theatre, known for its association with Shakespeare, was built on the south bank of the River Thames.
• The indoor theatre taken over by Shakespeare's company in 1608 was the Blackfriars Theatre.
• He rented rooms from a French Huguenot named Christopher Beeston near St Paul's Cathedral.
• The first biographer recording Shakespeare's retirement to Stratford was Nicholas Rowe.
• "Henry VI" began to be published in quarto editions in 1594.
• In 1605, Shakespeare invested in land in Stratford, demonstrating his financial acumen.
• The play referred to by John Davies of Hereford is most likely "Hamlet," showcasing Shakespeare's range in dramatic roles.