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What does metatheatre typically involve?
What does metatheatre typically involve?
Which event occurred in 1066 that had a significant impact on English history?
Which event occurred in 1066 that had a significant impact on English history?
Which Shakespearean work is believed to have been inspired by a historical shipwreck?
Which Shakespearean work is believed to have been inspired by a historical shipwreck?
Which of the following is NOT one of Henry VIII's queens?
Which of the following is NOT one of Henry VIII's queens?
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Which of the following works was inspired by The Tempest?
Which of the following works was inspired by The Tempest?
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What age was William Shakespeare when he married Anne Hathaway?
What age was William Shakespeare when he married Anne Hathaway?
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How many plays did Shakespeare write?
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
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Which of the following categories does NOT classify Shakespeare's plays?
Which of the following categories does NOT classify Shakespeare's plays?
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What significant event drove Shakespeare to write poetry in 1593?
What significant event drove Shakespeare to write poetry in 1593?
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Which role did Richard Burbage NOT play?
Which role did Richard Burbage NOT play?
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What is considered one of the last plays that Shakespeare wrote alone?
What is considered one of the last plays that Shakespeare wrote alone?
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When did William Shakespeare die?
When did William Shakespeare die?
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What was the name of Shakespeare's only son?
What was the name of Shakespeare's only son?
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What was the primary intention of the Catholic plotters during Guy Fawkes Night?
What was the primary intention of the Catholic plotters during Guy Fawkes Night?
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Which of the following best describes the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?
Which of the following best describes the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?
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What distinct period is referred to as the Golden Age of England?
What distinct period is referred to as the Golden Age of England?
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What significant change in themes occurred during the Elizabethan theatre period?
What significant change in themes occurred during the Elizabethan theatre period?
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What is the structure of a Petrarchan sonnet?
What is the structure of a Petrarchan sonnet?
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Which characteristic is commonly associated with Jacobean drama?
Which characteristic is commonly associated with Jacobean drama?
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Which monarch was known as the 'Virgin Queen'?
Which monarch was known as the 'Virgin Queen'?
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What event led to the original Globe Theatre burning down?
What event led to the original Globe Theatre burning down?
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In a Shakespearean sonnet, where does the volta typically occur?
In a Shakespearean sonnet, where does the volta typically occur?
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Which individual was primarily responsible for the construction of the original Theatre before the Globe?
Which individual was primarily responsible for the construction of the original Theatre before the Globe?
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Which rhyme scheme is commonly used in the octave of a Petrarchan sonnet?
Which rhyme scheme is commonly used in the octave of a Petrarchan sonnet?
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When was the new Globe Theatre completed on the site of the original?
When was the new Globe Theatre completed on the site of the original?
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What literary element marks the shift in tone or perspective within a sonnet?
What literary element marks the shift in tone or perspective within a sonnet?
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What significant action did the Puritans take regarding the theatre in 1642?
What significant action did the Puritans take regarding the theatre in 1642?
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What type of performances are characterized by featuring music and elaborate sets, especially in Jacobean theatre?
What type of performances are characterized by featuring music and elaborate sets, especially in Jacobean theatre?
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Which monarch's reign is most closely associated with the establishment and flourishing of Elizabethan theatre?
Which monarch's reign is most closely associated with the establishment and flourishing of Elizabethan theatre?
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Study Notes
William Shakespeare
- Born approximately April 23, 1564.
- Died April 23, 1616.
- Nicknamed the Bard.
- Likely attended Stratford grammar school until age 15.
- Married Anne Hathaway in late 1582.
- Had children Susanna, Judith, and Hamnet.
- Hamnet died in 1596 at age 11.
- Years 1585-1592 are largely unknown regarding Shakespeare's life and activities.
- Worked in the theatre in London starting in 1594.
- Became a founding member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men (King's Men after 1603).
- Richard Burbage was a leading actor in the group.
- Shakespeare acted in, wrote, and played multiple roles in various plays during the group's time together.
- Wrote approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, and several poems.
- Play categories include comedies, romances, histories, and tragedies.
- The Tempest is believed to have been written around 1610–1611.
- Worked with John Fletcher on The Two Noble Kinsmen likely in 1613.
- Retired to Stratford sometime after 1611.
- Revised and signed his will in March 1616.
- Died on April 23, 1616.
Elizabethan Theatre
- Style of performance flourished during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
- Marked by professional actors and troupes.
- Plays were free of religious themes.
- Often focused on historical figures and themes of English nationalism.
- Plays were often presented in a sense of humanism, reflecting a renewed interest in Greek and Roman antiquity.
Jacobean Drama
- Dramatic style during the reign of King James I (also James VI of Scotland).
- Focused on harsh satire and moral corruption.
- Often featured violent stories of revenge.
- Incorporates masques (dramas with music and elaborate sets).
- Examined themes relating to corruption, sex, and violence in human nature.
The Globe Theatre
- Performed in the Theatre initially built by James Burbage in 1576.
- Company dismantled the Theatre, and built the Globe Theatre circa 1599 in Bankside, London.
- Built by Shakespeare's company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men.
- Burned down in 1613.
- Replaced before Shakespeare's death.
- Operated until 1642 before the Puritans closed down the theater.
Play Structure
- Shakespearean sonnets: Three quatrains and a concluding couplet.
- Rhyme scheme typically ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.
- Shakespeare often contained a volta (turn) in the poem to shift the perspective.
- Petrarchan sonnets: An octave (eight lines) and a sestet (six lines).
- Rhyme schemes vary in the octave and sestet.
Inspirations and History
- The Tempest: Could be inspired by the ‘Sea Venture’ shipwreck in 1609.
- Historical figures and events were referenced.
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This quiz explores the life and contributions of William Shakespeare, known as the Bard. From his birth in 1564 to his works in the theatre and the plays he wrote, test your knowledge about his extraordinary impact on literature and drama.
