Coherence Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Cohesion and Coherence

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Which of the following is an example of endophoric reference?

He saw a bird. She flew away.

That's a beautiful painting.

This is a great book!

The dog ran away. It was never found. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a referring device used in grammatical cohesion?

Demonstratives

Adjectives (correct)

Articles

Pronouns

What is the difference between exophoric and endophoric reference?

Exophoric reference and endophoric reference are the same thing.

Exophoric reference refers back to an earlier word or phrase, while endophoric reference refers to a word or phrase that comes later in the text.

Exophoric reference is within the text itself, while endophoric reference requires looking beyond the text.

Exophoric reference requires looking beyond the text, while endophoric reference lies within the text itself. (correct)

Which type of substitution involves substituting a noun with another noun?

Nominal substitution Signup and view all the answers

Which type of conjunction expresses contrasting opinions?

Adversative Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between hyponymy and meronymy in reiteration?

Hyponymy refers to the part and meronymy refers to the whole Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between coherence and cohesion in a text?

Cohesion refers to the logical order and coherence refers to the choice of words Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of the posthumous collected edition of Shakespeare's dramatic works?

The First Folio Signup and view all the answers

What was the Latin text that was standardized by royal decree and taught in grammar schools during Shakespeare's time?

Classics Signup and view all the answers

How many children did Shakespeare have?

Twelve Signup and view all the answers

Who were the two fellow actors and friends of Shakespeare's who published the First Folio?

John Heminges and Henry Condell Signup and view all the answers

What type of plays did Shakespeare write mainly after 1608?

Tragicomedies Signup and view all the answers

Where was Shakespeare born?

Stratford-upon-Avon Signup and view all the answers

What was the profession of Shakespeare's father?

Glove-maker Signup and view all the answers

What is the name commonly used to refer to William Shakespeare?

The Bard of Avon Signup and view all the answers

How many plays did Shakespeare write during his lifetime?

39 Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the playing company that Shakespeare was a part-owner of in London?

The Lord Chamberlain's Men Signup and view all the answers

How many children did Shakespeare have with his wife Anne Hathaway?

3 Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Shakespeare retire and return to Stratford?

49 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason that little is known about Shakespeare's private life?

Few records were kept during his lifetime Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Shakespeare's works being translated into every major living language?

It demonstrates his influence on world literature Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Shakespeare's name appearing in the 'complaints bill' of a law case before the Queen's Bench court at Westminster?

It proves that Shakespeare was involved in a legal dispute during his 'lost years' Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely reason for Shakespeare's departure from Stratford to London?

To escape prosecution for deer poaching Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of Robert Greene's attack on Shakespeare in his Groats-Worth of Wit?

He accused Shakespeare of being an upstart trying to match university-educated writers Signup and view all the answers

What was the Lord Chamberlain's Men?

A group of players who owned a theatre in London Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Johannes Factotum' in Greene's attack on Shakespeare?

A second-rate tinkerer with the work of others Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Shakespeare's plays being performed only by the Lord Chamberlain's Men after 1594?

It confirms Shakespeare's status as the leading playwright of his time Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the pun 'Shake-scene' in Greene's attack on Shakespeare?

It identifies Shakespeare as Greene's target Signup and view all the answers

Which play is NOT listed on the 1616 edition of Ben Jonson's Works as one in which Shakespeare acted?

Volpone Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Shakespeare purchase the second-largest house in Stratford, New Place?

1597 Signup and view all the answers

Which river was the Globe theatre built on the south bank of?

The River Thames Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the indoor theatre that Shakespeare's company took over in 1608?

The Blackfriars Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the French Huguenot that Shakespeare rented rooms from in an area north of St Paul's Cathedral?

Christopher Mountjoy Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the first biographer to record the tradition that Shakespeare retired to Stratford 'some years before his death'?

Nicholas Rowe Signup and view all the answers

Which of Shakespeare's plays began to be published in quarto editions in 1594?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

What did Shakespeare invest in a share of in Stratford in 1605?

The parish tithes Signup and view all the answers

Which of Shakespeare's plays is John Davies of Hereford referring to when he wrote that 'good Will' played 'kingly' roles?

Henry V Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

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